Taco Bell Restaurant 29742

12001 Sw 129 Court, Miami, FL 33186

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Taco Bell Restaurant 29742 has been inspected six times since 2022. On Dec 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average is 74, putting Taco Bell Restaurant 29742 squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at area where tea containers are stored.

36-73-4

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

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink next to office.

31B-04-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in coolers at prep line. Employee began to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket, operator removed and stored onto hanger. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed wrong establishment license posted in office. Operator posted correct license. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

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 browns (120F - Hot Holding) at warmer at preparation station. As per operator for three hours. Operator discarded the hash browns. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed form not filled out properly. Inspector coached operator on proper use of time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

38-04-4

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap, one located next to the office.

31B-06-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed is from the other place 2335211 of 4185 SW 1447 AVE Miami Florida 33185.

50-09-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed two boxes with grilled white meat chicken strips stored on floor at walk in freezer.

08B-47-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door.

14-69-4

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

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. Provided operator with copy of procedures **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at the mop sink

29-42-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

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

14-69-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed base for soda nozzles at the front rusted.

14-11-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell Restaurant 29742 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell Restaurant 29742 on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell Restaurant 29742?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell Restaurant 29742.

How does Taco Bell Restaurant 29742 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Taco Bell Restaurant 29742 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Taco Bell Restaurant 29742's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell Restaurant 29742 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 Restaurant 29742 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 Restaurant 29742 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell Restaurant 29742 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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