TACO RICO'S TEX MEX CAFÉ
409-411 15 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a table ne t to the rice cooker. The manager discarded it. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes and then picked up plated food, without washing hands.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the triple sink. The manager brought towels. Corrected On-Site
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the rice cookers.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice chute on the soda machine soiled. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor at the front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood soiled.
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed a server touch dirty plates and then touch clean plastic cups, lids, and straws.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
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 the soda machine ice chute soiled.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex restroom.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a reach in cooler. The manager moved it. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a prep cook. The manager stopped him and told to wash hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine at 400 ppms. The manager poured out the water and refilled it. 100ppms. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the public restroom. The manager brought towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles in the kitchen. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the water heater. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
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Phone: (305) 535-5757
Website: http://www.tacoricotmc.com/locations
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
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Opening Hours
Monday:10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday:10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday:10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday:10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday:10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
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Lunch
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025