TACO RICO
8688 NW 13 TERR, Miami FL 33126 · 786.331.4100
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in flip top reach in cooler located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016028220 | May 25, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans, tres leches made onsite with not date marked. Manager put date on flans, tres leches
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed printers in the kitchen area with heavy soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ceiling vents inside of the oven soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ceiling vents under flat grill with heavy soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside of a prep reach in cooler in front of the stove.
Stored food not covered. Observed tacos not covered inside of the white chest freezer. Operator covered tacos.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the kitchen area.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). During the inspection employee set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing hands, then drying them on clothing before putting on gloves. Discussed and reinforced proper methods with the operator to ensure compliance with standard practices. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in flip top reach in cooler located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed corrosion on the bottom surface of the preparation table
Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed utensils.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout the kitchen areas.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where dry food and clean dishes are kept. Observed surface rust on knife magnet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and air vent in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all 3 chest freezers in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled in kitchen.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink with food bucket on top of it next to three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on top of sodas
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of sour cream stored on floor of walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup in both reach in freezers in back of kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid after observation.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall in back of kitchen next to exit
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth on floor by exit in back of kitchen.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee pick up lids from floor, removed gloves and proceed to put on new pair of gloves without washing hands. Coached employee on proper glove use and handwashing methods. Employee washed hands and placed new gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a grill scraper stored in hand wash sink across from grill. Employee removed item.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at storage shelves in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine chute located at soda machine of lobby.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease build up above hood/ grill area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven of kitchen. As per operator oven is not used.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at reach in cooler located under prep tables.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout'it hen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of spices not labeled.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans dented. 6 lbs and 9 oz of ground tomatoes and 6 lbs and 3 oz of Nachos de Chile Jalapeños. Owner discarded product.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer reaching 34.8 F.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape over dry storage area. Owner removed sticky tape and discarded them.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to fryer.
Light not functioning. Observed light bulb not functioning located above walk in cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixture with missing shield located above all in cooler.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave soiled in kitchen located in front of steam table and hood filters soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open. Owner closed lids to dumpster.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reused container of horchata used to stored dressing.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of prepped taquitos inside reach in freezer not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled around kitchen area near stove and grill, and wall soiled above 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in front of mop sink. Owner stored mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with sauces not labeled and observed containers with spices not labeled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.