EL TACO RICO
473 S DIXIE HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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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.
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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine in kitchen area.
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed at front counter, employee chewing gum. Manager spoke with employee and employee discarded gum. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on rack next to tortillas at cook line. Manager removed and stored in designated area. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in oven food build up. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage racks with cans soiled with grease build up. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at front counter, a container of tortilla chips uncovered. Employee placed cover on container. Observed in walk in cooler a container of cooked steak portioned bags uncovered. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at front counter and next to three compartment sink, sanitizer bucket stored on floor.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of tomato paste at can storage rack dented. Manager removed from shelf.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean bowls and plates stored on storage rack next to kitchen handwashing sink, located across from reach in cooler with no splash guard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in between and behind equipment in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest reach in freezers at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Still observed in chest reach in freezers. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior kitchen oven. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Still observed soiled interior kitchen oven. **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shields throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rust pitted surfaces under prep tables and on lid of chest freezers at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Still observed rust pitted surfaces under prep tables and on lid of chest freezers at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood filters soiled with grease buildup. Observed soiled storage shelves used to store packages of tortillas, located across from flat top grill. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean bowls and plates stored on storage rack next to kitchen handwashing sink, located across from reach in cooler with no splash guard. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in between and behind equipment in kitchen. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest reach in freezers at kitchen area. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior kitchen oven. Repeat Violation Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shields throughout kitchen. Warning
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rust pitted surfaces under prep tables and on lid of chest freezers at kitchen area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood filters soiled with grease buildup. Observed soiled storage shelves used to store packages of tortillas, located across from flat top grill. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler, refried beans (48F - Cooling) and cooked ground beef (45F - Cooling) as per manager food items were prepared approximately yesterday afternoon and placed into walk in cooler. Temperature taken today at about 10:45am, temperature of both food items observed above 41F. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler, refried beans (48F - Cooling) and cooked ground beef (45F - Cooling) as per manager food items were prepared approximately yesterday afternoon and placed into walk in cooler. Temperature taken today at about 10:45am, temperature of both food items observed above 41F. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep area garlic cilantro sauce, made with fresh garlic and oil (51F - Cold Holding) as per manager prepped about 2 hours ago. Manager placed into cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Printed and provided to operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/21/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the female bathroom. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense ice,ice machine. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured, by ice machine. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the kitchen. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled,kitchen. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler: refried beans , as per operator from yesterday. (61F - Cooling) Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables stored in shopping bags located in the walk-in cooler. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: refried beans , as per operator from yesterday. (61F - Cooling) Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed refried beans covered during cooling process. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2023 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
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★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
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Opening Hours
Monday:10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025