Taco Bell #25739

630 Ne 79 St, Miami, FL 33138

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Taco Bell #25739 eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Dec 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 74, putting Taco Bell #25739 squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (123F - Hot Holding), as per manager less than 2 hours. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers with wet nesting by storage racks at three compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under reach in freezers. Employee mop floor. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of lettuce on the floor at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker connected on a splitter at mop sink. Maintenance guy provided and connected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed one reach in freezer being disconnected due to maintenance waiting to be repaired.

14-11-5

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) at prep area. Employee discarded solution and refilled with new solution. Retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm), employee discarded the solution no refilled with new solution. Retest Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under reach in freezers at storage area. Employee started to dry standing water. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-22-4

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop for shredded cheese stored with handle touching the cheese. Employee stored the scoop with the handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on metal containers At drain board.

24-08-4

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed Splitter added to faucet no vac breaker at mop sink. Manager installed vacuum breaker at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean container with old label at drying rack ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #25739 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #25739 on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #25739?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #25739.

How does Taco Bell #25739 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Taco Bell #25739 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Taco Bell #25739's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #25739 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell #25739 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Taco Bell #25739 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #25739 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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