Coral Springs, Broward County

TACO BELL # 181

11431 W SAMPLE RD, Coral Springs, FL 33065

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Feb 5, 2026
City
Coral Springs
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-36-4

Detail 24353379

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed clear container with test strips at triple sink area. Operator brought a brand new test strips container with a color concentration chart

08B-38-4

Detail 24353377

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of shredded cheese in direct contact with floor. Operator removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24353378

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop with a blue handle in direct contact with taco meat at cook line. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

Sep 30, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-07-5

Detail 24076530

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed food borne illnesses with operator

50-09-4

Detail 24076532

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-22-4

Detail 24076533

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by walk in cooler. Employee mopped and removed water Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 24076531

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves contain rust

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 23868468

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink no back flow prevent at splitter for hose water

36-34-5

Detail 23868467

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents in kitchen soiled with dust

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-07-5

Detail 23358480

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed food borne illnesses and symptoms. Provided hand out to operator

21-08-4

Detail 23358479

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm). Operator remade solution. Quaternary tested 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 23019655

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind and below nozzles at frozen drink dispenser has mold like buildup up around edges of drain holds.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 22660151

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with attached hose at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

50-09-4

Detail 22660153

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-22-4

Detail 22660152

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under table with cash register by drive through window.

36-01-4

Detail 22660154

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor drain under soda machine at drive through has trash debris in it.

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 22292825

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in prep areas. Operator killed and sanitizer areas. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22292826

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink where splitter added. Repeat Violation

Apr 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 21952593

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

35B-01-4

Detail 21952592

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

10-06-5

Detail 21952591

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in cheese container at made shift table. Repeat Violation

Apr 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 21929653

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

31B-03-4

Detail 21929649

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by prep table.

14-01-5

Detail 21929650

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup in container of cinnamon sugar.

22-08-4

Detail 21929651

Basic - Food warmer for potatoes has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

10-06-5

Detail 21929652

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching chopped tomatoes on make table.

23-03-4

Detail 21929648

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of warming unit soiled. Additionally observed gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line

Mar 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 21854891

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

40-06-5

Detail 21854892

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee bag stored on food preparation table. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21854890

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

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 21703805

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

11-27-4

Detail 21703804

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. A poster has been given to the operator. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21703806

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 21186407

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

50-09-4

Detail 21186406

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35B-01-4

Detail 21186404

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

10-06-5

Detail 21186405

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored with cheese. Corrected On-Site

Nov 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 20632893

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

53A-03-7

Detail 20632896

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/

10-06-5

Detail 20632894

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in cheese at reach in cooler.

14-12-4

Detail 20632895

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -Observed a broken spatula at dishwashing area.

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

13-02-4

Detail 20333735

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed employee preparing food with long hair not effectively restraint . Corrected On-Site

46-01-4

Detail 20333736

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -Observed exit door blocked with boxes and garbage container.