TACO RICO
12275 South Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida, 33156
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).