Taco Bell in Miami

Last inspected:

7753 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL 33155

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

Overview

Taco Bell #17108 in Miami has undergone 20 routine inspections since 2016, accumulating 55 violations with an average of 2.75 per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Fire safety violations involving blocked marked exits or exit paths were documented three times between 2016 and 2024, with one instance corrected on-site in 2016 and two others noted in 2023 and 2024. Violations have centered on chemical storage (cited in 5 inspections), food contact surfaces (3 inspections), employee health reporting (2 inspections), and proper cooking temperatures (1 inspection). The most recent inspection on February 23, 2026 found 2 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
55Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Taco Bell in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 2.8 violations / inspection 2.8 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Taco Bell in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed garbage can and cardboard boxes blocking back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed garbage can and cardboard boxes stored in front of the door. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.

Taco Bell in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Taco Bell in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell in Miami last inspected?
Taco Bell #17108 in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 23, 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 #17108 in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Taco Bell in Miami had?
Taco Bell #17108 in Miami has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taco Bell in Miami find?
Taco Bell #17108 in Miami was most recently inspected on February 23, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Taco Bell in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Taco Bell #17108 in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Taco Bell in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Taco Bell #17108 in Miami has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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