Taco Bell #25745

987 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead, FL 33030

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Taco Bell #25745 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.

Among Homestead restaurants, the typical score is 70; Taco Bell #25745 is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 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 French fries (122F- hot holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than 30 minutes. Manager voluntarily discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Observed food contact bags used to mix cinnamon delight with sugar exposed to splash at prep table across exit door.

08B-54-4

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers and plastic containers not properly air-dried at shelves near the three compartment sink. Coached manager.

24-08-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs with handle touching French fries at steam table. Manager fixed tongs properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under preparation line across the drive-thru soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal water bottle stored at reach in cooler across steam table. Manager removed and stored water bottle properly. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker on splitter.

29-42-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with multiple bracelets.

13-07-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of slushee machine with dust accumulation.

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.

14-17-4

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's food, personal hand bags, purse, stored on dry food storage shelf next to the office.

40-06-5

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Firm was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soil.

23-03-4

May 24, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Guacamole (51 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the product to the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Final temperature 38°F (cold holding). **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil with handle touching the cheese at reach in cooler. Operator moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing at walk in freezer.

38-01-4

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #25745 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #25745 on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #25745?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #25745.

How does Taco Bell #25745 compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Taco Bell #25745 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Taco Bell #25745's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Bell #25745 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #25745 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taco Bell #25745 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #25745 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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