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TACO RICO

12275 South Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida, 33156
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/21/2025

  • 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

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

  • 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).

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8652379

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed ceiling tile in disrepair at cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at front counter near juice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at front counter near juice machine. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Required employee training expired for some employees. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8561554

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair at cook line. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at front counter near juice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - Observed walk in cooler ambient thermometer in disrepair. Manager placed ambient thermometer inside unit. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager, walk in cooler door was left open for delivery and restocking for less than 30 minutes. Warning
  • 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 solution at 200 plus ppm at cook line. Warning
  • 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358375

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on dry storage shelf over blender, next to peppers. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food/grease accumulation on tinfoil between flattops.
  • 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Marked exit by bathroom locked while establishment in operation.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 10ppm chlorine and 0ppm quaternary. Manager made new solution. Tested at 50ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico de gallo on self served area 50F, less than 1 hour. Employee added ice to water bath underneath. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food stuck to tomato dicer on clean dish shelf by three compartment sink. Moved to dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(523 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 – 10:30 PM
Saturday:10:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday:10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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