Taco Bell #5485

599 Ne 167 St, Miami, FL 33162

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Taco Bell #5485 has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Taco Bell #5485's latest score of 90 sits above the Miami average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unaware of the 6 foodborne illnesses. Sent poster to operator.

53A-14-4

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the cash register.

36-17-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels in quaternary sanitation solution of 0 ppm, operator set up the sanitation bucket again, recheck 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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

29-42-4

Feb 2, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Prep area: bug zapper installed above a prep table with bags of cinnamon twist. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-02-4

Nov 16, 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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

42-01-4

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Both heated cabinets by the drive-thru window. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in the back prep area: employee bottle of water stored on the prep table. Walk in cooler: employee opened bottle of water stored on the shelf nearby shredded lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper installed above a prep table with a bag of cinnamon twist stored on the table. Operator moved the bag of cinnamon twist to another table. **Corrective Action Taken**

35B-02-4

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Employee left the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-11-4

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling taco shells, then proceeded to take credit card payment from customer, them handled food. No hand wash. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at men's bathroom handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at kitchen handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

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

42-01-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by drive thru area.

36-22-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table grills, hot holding units, shelves under preparation tables, and exterior of observed shelves at cash register has dust.

23-03-4

Basic - Observed kitchen, dining room floor, and under cooking equipments soiled/has accumulation of dust, paper, cups, and food debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell #5485 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell #5485 on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell #5485?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell #5485.

How does Taco Bell #5485 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Taco Bell #5485 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Taco Bell #5485's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell #5485 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell #5485 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 #5485 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell #5485 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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