TACO RICO
12275 South Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida, 33156
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in back storage area not secure. Repeat Violation
- 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 purse stored on canned goods in kitchen area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer in kitchen.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in bin at front counter.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor; operator flipped for proper air drying during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork. Operator changed order during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed line cook unable to tell inspector what temperature to cook chicken to. Inspector went over temperature with line cook. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Ana K, Jacinto, Beatriz, Alexis all hired for more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Observed food employees Ana K, Jacinto, Beatriz, Alexis all hired for more than 60 days. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at dry storage. Operator placed chain around to secure tank. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside rice and beans container with handle in contact with product. Operator placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed peppers stored inside Nonfood-grade inside chest freezer. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Employee started to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Ana K, Jacinto, Beatriz, Alexis all hired for more than 60 days. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
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 4/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the utensil handling touching the cooked rice at steam table. Operator removed the handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Two employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put the hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm). Operator changed the solution. Final concentration 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (127 F - Hot Holding) at rice cooker. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator turned on the cooker to reheat the rice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation 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. Observed one new employee no proof of Food employee reporting agreement. The food employee reported agreement was signed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the employee training expired on 09/2023. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some holes on ceiling tiles above three compartment sink.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraint at front counter.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at front counter.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in use utensil with handle touching the rice at front counter. Operator removed the handle. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet of three compartment sink.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (130 F - Hot Holding) and cheese sauce (120 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. Operator increased the temperature t the steam table to reheat the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500 ppm) under steam table at front counter. Manager change the sanitizer solution, final concentration 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by containers on top of it and garbage can. Operator removed the containers and moved the garbage can. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).