EL TACO RICO

473 S DIXIE HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/19/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to ice machine.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven under stove. **Repeat Violation**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler a container of pico de gallo not covered.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw shelled eggs stored above containers of refried beans in walk in cooler.
Health Inspector (2025-02-19)
2025-02-19
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 8/13/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7

Inspection Details:

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at grill cook line.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in white chest freezers. **Repeat Violation**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwaves at prep line. Observed at oven under stove. **Repeat Violation**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler and reach in freezers soiled. Observed hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen soiled with food debris.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of tomato paste and 2 dented cans of pineapple bits. **Repeat Violation**
Health Inspector (2024-08-13)
2024-08-13
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).