Taco Bell 37159

2440 Nw 119 St, Miami, FL 33167

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Taco Bell 37159 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Manager cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed it. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop on the floor by mop sink. Employee stored it in a manner to allow it to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on preparation area. Employee put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing drinks in Drive T. Manager provided a beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Nov 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major 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 hash brown (104F - Hot Holding) at preparation area. As per operator less than 2 hours . Operator discarded the product. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit at employee handwash sink, too hot to wash hands , At preparation area.

27-16-4

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 utensil handle inside of the shredder cheese. Operator removed the handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with out beard restraint.

13-04-4

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023

50-17-3

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell 37159 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell 37159 on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell 37159?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell 37159.

How does Taco Bell 37159 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Taco Bell 37159 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Taco Bell 37159's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell 37159 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell 37159 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 37159 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell 37159 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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