TACO RICO
12275 South Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida, 33156
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor broken tiles in the kitchen area,
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed spicy sauce stored in gallon of vinegar.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tacos stored in reach in freezer not covered. Employee covered tacos. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen area.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of aloe cream stored on the kitchen reach in cooler Manager removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. Provided operator with form. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment use chlorine for sanitizer, manager provided quaternary test kit
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food safety certification Andrea Lara expired on 01/30/23
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the front counter. Operator secured during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the prep station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the employee bathroom. Operator printed and posted during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers with accumulated dust in the walk in cooler. Observed hood with accumulated grease.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Observed kitchen cutting board with heavy cut marks.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 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 Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm) in the kitchen, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).