Taco Bell in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
1830 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #042938 in Fort Lauderdale has had 20 inspections since 2016 with 31 total violations, averaging 1.55 violations per inspection—well below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Fire safety violations involving blocked exit paths were documented in 2018 and 2019. Recent inspections show improved compliance, with 4 of the last 6 inspections yielding zero violations. The most recent inspection on January 7, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Taco Bell in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Taco Bell in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Taco Bell #042938 in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell #042938 in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Taco Bell #042938 in Fort Lauderdale has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Taco Bell #042938 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell #042938 in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Taco Bell in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell #042938 in Fort Lauderdale has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taco Bell in Fort Lauderdale operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Taco Bell- 26472 (2018-2019).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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