Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale
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17 S Ft Lauderdale Beach Blv R216, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale averaged 5.2 violations per inspection across 19 inspections between February 2023 and March 2026, matching the Florida statewide average. High-priority violations were cited in 11 inspections, with employee health reporting violations appearing in 5 separate inspections and shell stock requirements cited twice. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone during an April 2024 inspection. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 26, 2026 found one high-priority shell stock violation and one basic violation, with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
- Has Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell Cantina in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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