Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

3500 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Taco Bell #134 in Fort Lauderdale operated with 24 inspections spanning the available record, documenting 53 total violations at an average of 2.2 per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility incurred 2 disciplinary actions totaling $760 in fines and experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations included handwashing procedures (cited January 2024), food contact surface violations (cited multiple times, including July 2023), and time-temperature control issues. A fire safety violation was documented April 17, 2025, when the portable fire extinguisher gauge next to the restroom was found in the red zone. The most recent three inspections, in January, August, and April 2025, recorded zero violations. The January 12, 2026 routine inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
53Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$760in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 2.2 violations / inspection 2.2 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $760.00

Disciplinary action history for Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2023040499 $200.00 Jul 7, 2023 Miami (Doral)
2--2016007121 $560.00 Feb 9, 2016 Fort Lauderdale

Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to restroom

Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections4 violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 5 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 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.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 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 · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal, Premises clean.
How many health inspections has Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale had?
Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale find?
Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $760.00 in fines.
How much has Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Taco Bell # 134 in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $760.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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