17 S FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLV R216, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
TACO BELL CANTINA keeps a clean kitchen by state inspection standards. Only minor issues noted in the past year. The trailing-year record shows 5 violations, including 1 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.
Scores higher than 63% of the 1015 inspected restaurants in FORT LAUDERDALE on the trailing-year record.
1 high-priority violation on the trailing-year record — below the Broward County average of 2.6.
Full available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
Employee jackets, phones, drinks, or other personal items stored where they can contaminate food.
Roaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Employee jackets, phones, drinks, or other personal items stored where they can contaminate food.
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Fire suppression or extinguishing equipment issue (referred to the fire authority).
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.
Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.
Every violation on this record falls into one of the state's standardized categories. Here is what each category covers and why inspectors check for it — in plain English, with the trailing-year count for this kitchen.
Hands must be washed and gloves changed at the required moments — after touching the floor, raw food, or anything unclean — and eating, drinking, or smoking is not allowed in food areas. Hands are the most common way pathogens reach food.
On this record, the category appears in 1 of the 2 trailing-year inspections. The written details for each entry are in the state inspection documents linked above.
Dirty Dish List is built from public inspection data published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The inspection dates, dispositions, and violations on this report card mirror what the state has on file for License No. 1622570 — you can read the original documents yourself and compare.