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TACO RICO'S TEX MEX CAFÉ

409-411 15 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8460969

  • 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

Inspection Date: 9/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8460655

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371133

  • 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

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(1,528 reviews)

Price Level

$

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
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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