TACO RICO'S TEX MEX CAFÉ
409-411 15 ST, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-498-6318
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Form provided via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed the prep cook wash hands for approximately 8 seconds.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. As per the manager the food was there approximately 1 hour. The manager added ice to the water to cool it down.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed several dirty containers piled up in front of the hand sink by the triple sink.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico del gallo (50F - Cold Holding); tomato salsa (50F - Cold Holding) at the front counter. As per the manager the food was placed there at 12:00. The manager had the some of the water removed and added ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the restroom. The brought towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent and tiles next it soiled by the walk-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a tong on the oven handle. The manager removed it.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets and watches.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes and then picked up plated food, without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the triple sink. The manager brought towels.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the rice cookers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a table ne t to the rice cooker. The manager discarded it.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed a server touch dirty plates and then touch clean plastic cups, lids, and straws.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice chute on the soda machine soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood soiled.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a prep cook. The manager stopped him and told to wash hands.
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 at 400 ppms. The manager poured out the water and refilled it. 100ppms.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the public restroom. The manager brought towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the soda machine ice chute soiled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a reach in cooler. The manager moved it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
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. Form provided via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Form provided via email.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the water heater.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line.
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