Taco Bell in Miami
Last inspected:
13720 S W 8 St, Miami, FL 33184Part of: Taco Bell Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Taco Bell #042912 in Miami had 18 inspections on record between January 2022 and December 2025, documenting 72 total violations, averaging 4.0 violations per inspection — below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Recurring violations included time-as-a-control-measure citations (appearing in 4 inspections), proper cooking temperature violations (3 inspections), and toxic substance control findings (3 inspections). A fire panel trouble light was noted on July 31, 2017, for reporting purposes only. The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Bell in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Taco Bell in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Taco Bell in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Bell in Miami last inspected?
- Taco Bell #042912 in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Bell in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Bell #042912 in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Proper cooling equipment, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Miami had?
- Taco Bell #042912 in Miami has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Miami find?
- Taco Bell #042912 in Miami was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Bell in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Bell #042912 in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Taco Bell in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Taco Bell #042912 in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Taco Bell in Miami operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Taco Bell #25746 (2017).
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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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