TACO RICO
7921 SW 40 ST 47-48, Miami FL 33155 · 305.498.6318
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 12/25.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic cup used as a scoop inside bin of sour cream.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall on right hand side of cook line soiled.
Dec 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area in disrepair.
Sep 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Beatriz Hernandez and Patricia Arias expired June 2025.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area in disrepair.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 87F next to cook line. Operator discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to cook line soiled.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of aloe cream stored on the kitchen reach in cooler Manager removed container.
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.
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
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite
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
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor broken tiles in the kitchen area,
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed spicy sauce stored in gallon of vinegar.
Stored food not covered. Observed tacos stored in reach in freezer not covered. Employee covered tacos.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen area.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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).
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the front counter. Operator secured during the inspection.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the prep station. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the employee bathroom. Operator printed and posted during the inspection.
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.
Observed kitchen cutting board with heavy cut marks.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair at cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at front counter near juice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.
Apr 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair at cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at front counter near juice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.
Observed walk in cooler ambient thermometer in disrepair. Manager placed ambient thermometer inside unit.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food/grease accumulation on tinfoil between flattops.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Marked exit by bathroom locked while establishment in operation.
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