TACO RICO
12275 South Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida, 33156
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and air vent in kitchen area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all 3 chest freezers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled in kitchen.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where dry food and clean dishes are kept. Observed surface rust on knife magnet.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 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 personal bag stored on top of sodas
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of sour cream stored on floor of walk in cooler
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup in both reach in freezers in back of kitchen.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid after observation. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall in back of kitchen next to exit
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on floor by exit in back of kitchen.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink with food bucket on top of it next to three compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).