TACO RICO
12305 SW 137 AVE C300, Miami FL 33186 · 347-988-9113
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and raw chicken in the same container at the drawer reach in cooler. Operator separated the two products.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside fryer pot on top of the stove cooked corn on the cob (130F - Hot Holding), according to operator prepared 30 minutes ago, Operator turn burner on to reheat corn. Second temperature 10 minutes after cooked corn on the cob (167F - Hot Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added, no vacuum breaker.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner, no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle with name.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle on walk in cooler soiled with food residue. Operator cleaned handles in walk in cooler soiled at the time of inspection.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream utensils water at 90 F Operator replaced water on utensils cooked corn on the cob (138F - Hot Holding)
Stored food not covered. Observed on top of microwave, fried dough baskets Not covered. Manager covered food items.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink that has a splitter installed.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed water heater drain line installed to drain into hand sink in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed for hand sink at entrance of kitchen blocked by trash can. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for containers of beans, rice, birria sauce in walk in cooler not dated.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of corn salsa.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on cook line oven door handle. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed at kitchen prep area on top of microwave a tray of taco shells stored uncovered. Operator covered with plastic wrap.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor under hand washing sink at entrance to kitchen.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in women's restroom. Operator provided paper towels.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food residue on microwave handle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in white chest reach in freezer next to three compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Open dumpster lid.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added sanitizer Final solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor under hand washing sink at entrance to kitchen. Operator stored sanitizer bucket properly.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label at mop sink station. Operator labeled bottles.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside corn mix container inside walk in cooler. Operator removed the bowl.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum containers not inverted on shelves over prep area. Operator inverted containers.
Stored food not covered. Observed taco flautas stored inside chest freezer not covered.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee touching the floor and the reach in cooler soiled gaskets with gloves and the touching clean containers and ready to eat single service sauces containers. Operator was advice that the gloves needed to be removed and wash hands. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee used the bathroom and then start to move clean utensils and put on gloves without washing hands. Operator was informed that the hands have to be washed when they used the bathroom and when they enter kitchen area. Operator discarded the gloves and washed her hands.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary < 100ppm).
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken storage in the same container with vegetables at drawers reach in cooler. Operator separated the vegetables to another container.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef storage over cooked pork and pineapple chunks.And raw beef storage over ready to eat food sour cream containers. Operator moved the cooked product to the top part and the raw chicken to the bottom part of the drawers. And moved the raw beef to another shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and raw chicken in the same container at the drawer reach in cooler. Operator separated the two products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef broth sauce (96F - Hot Holding) at the shelf above stove. And ground beef (111F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator discarded the broth sauce and moved the ground beef to be reheated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator moved the can opener to the threes compartment sink and washed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink not accessible blocked by garbage can. Operator removed the garbage can.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container inside on the handwashing sink located next to the three compartment sink. Operator removed container.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee coffee cup on top of cutting board at reach in cooler preparation area. Manager threw away the coffee.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under shelves storage area and walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sour cream containers storages on floor at walk in cooler. Operator moved the containers to a shelf.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor next to preparation table. Operator moved the oil container to a shelf.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed a utensil stored on soiled cardboard on the top of reach in freezer next to the rice cooker. Operator removed the utensil to the three compartment sink to be wash and sanitized.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed mop sink with black mold like substances. Manager started to clean up the gaskets.
Open dumpster lid.
Several Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured the tanks.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken flautas and chicken tacos not covered at reach in freezers. Manager covered one of the products.
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No battery.
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 for Alejandro F,Elio G, Dailen H, Luam M, Yulieys C. as per operator all working at the establishment for more than 2 months.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the gravy.
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee packaging chunky salsa in main dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris.,
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cardboard used as separator between taquitos,flautas located in the reach in chest freezer.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in shopping bag located in the walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: yellow rice,as per operator about an hour ago operator place in walk-in cooler for cold holding. (107F - Hot Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm,operator diluted to 100ppm.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at the front counter above reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for chest unit by the walk-in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled with encrusted food debris.
Walk -in cooler shelves have accumulation of food debris.
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