Taco Bell #3898

357 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Taco Bell #3898, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Pompano Beach restaurant scores 78. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Food items not written on Time as a Public Health Control form. Manager completed form with food items and listed time. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed form to manager.

51-13-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. By three compartment sink, plastic containers wet nesting. Operator moved containers to properly dry. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer under fan.

14-69-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer by three compartment sink, guacamole with tomatoes stored and not covered. Operator covered food **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Walk in cooler fan soiled with black/green mold like substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Water dripping from fan into garbage can in walk in cooler.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer, ice build up on fan.

14-69-4

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. At steam table at prep line-cooked miniature potatoes- 112-134F- hot holding- operator states food out of temperature for 15 minutes - operator placed in fryer to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by rack with pizza pans at walk in cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over three compartment sink.

36-34-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #3898 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #3898 on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #3898?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #3898.

How does Taco Bell #3898 compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Taco Bell #3898 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Taco Bell #3898's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #3898 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 #3898 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 #3898 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #3898 is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

437-5 E Atlantic Blvd

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