Taco Bell # 134

3500 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco Bell # 134 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Ice buildup in walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Taco Bell # 134's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 17, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to back door **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the back door

51-11-4

May 13, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A open gallon container of bleach was stored on the shelf with napkins. The container was moved down to a lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk In Cooler

05-09-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Employee replaced sanitizing solution **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live small flying insects flying above box with employee left over foods in dry storage room/ employee break room. Operator discarded box, killed flies , cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. Violation will be reviewed at the next routine per M. Atassi. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided procedures to manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in dry storage room , both sides of entrance door way.

36-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Heated cabinet bottom door handle not properly fixed / attached to door next to dry storage room.

14-11-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to left wall in dry storage room.

36-24-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed procedures to manager. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket/ sweater on top case of sauces in storage room. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair next to rethermalizer in kitchen.

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil in sandwich line. Operator changed solution during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-11-4

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Jean Baghelmy Genois. Certification will be reviewed at the next routine inspection.

53A-03-7

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks over case of tortilla and next to oil containers in dry storage room. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bell # 134 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bell # 134 on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bell # 134?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Bell # 134.

How does Taco Bell # 134 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Taco Bell # 134 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Taco Bell # 134's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bell # 134 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bell # 134 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taco Bell # 134 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bell # 134 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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