Taco Bell #31772

966 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33130

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Taco Bell #31772 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Taco Bell #31772's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute soiled with mold like substance at soda dispenser machine at lobby area. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets in disrepair.

14-10-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing sink next to presser slowly draining.

29-20-5

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the spouts of the freeze drink machine soiled with mold-like substance at drive thru area.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date on filter located above CO2 tank.

29-28-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both male and women's restroom doors not self closing.

32-04-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food metal containers wet nesting on shelves next to 3 compartment sink. Coached manager on correct procedure.

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the door frame of the walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the handle of a scoop placed downside inside the mixed cheese at the main prep station. Scoop was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine nozzle panel to be soiled with mold like substance at drive thru area.

23-03-4

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to manager via email.

51-13-4

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer measured over 500ppm. Manager diluted at time of inspection.

41-18-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.

35B-01-4

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed written procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves located next to fryer station. Employee discarded cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.

50-09-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located inside reach in coolers under food service prep lines.

05-09-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) located at sanitizer stations throughout kitchen. Advised Manager to discard and refill sanitizer buckets. **Corrective Action Taken**

21-08-4

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen fryers.

36-73-4

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**

21-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**

22-16-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler vent soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler vent soiled. **Time Extended**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #31772 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #31772 on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #31772?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #31772.

How does Taco Bell #31772 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Taco Bell #31772 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Taco Bell #31772's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #31772 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Bell #31772 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 #31772 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #31772 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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