TACO BELL #17721

Health inspection records show TACO BELL #17721 in HIALEAH has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 4.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2690 West 68th Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33016
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10909710

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal handbag stored on storage shelf at dry storage area.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the hot holding unit above the prep cooler at preparation area observed fried chicken tenders (79F - Hot Holding); fried potato wedges (78F - Hot Holding), as per manager out of temperature control for less than 4 hours. Instructed operator to reheat the food. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the shredded cheese, at prep cooler on the line.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has some accumulation of soil residues, located at prep area.

Inspection Date: 9/13/2024

  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paper towel inside sink.

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8513721

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email to operator, manager printed and posted. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382268

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler doors soiled located near the preparation area.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed food containers not inverted stored above 3 compartment sink.