TACO RICO'S TEX MEX CAFE
13507 BISCAYNE BVLD STE B, North Miami FL 33181 · 3054986318
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4245 E 4 AVE, Hialeah — this licence has since moved.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish on top of cooked shredded chicken inside walk in cooler. Manager removed during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to walk in freezer, employee cleaned during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of degreaser not labeled in dry storage area. Employee labeled during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with cut marks at dry storage area. Manager discarded during inspection.
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Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 4 missing floor tiles at dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket with pudding inside walk in cooler, Manager removed and stored properly.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground cardboard boxes next to dumpster area.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented tomato can. Operator removed it.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed parsley stored inside thank you bag.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the handwashing sink inside man restroom.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed an open drink on top of the preparation table. Manager removed it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pots and pans with water inside.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Walk in cooler fan soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles with sauce not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4245 E 4 AVE, Hialeah — this licence has since moved.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed in the back hose next to walk in cooler. Manager provided during inspection.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed dumpster overflowing in the back on building.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to baking ovens.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next front entrance door.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in the handwashing sink. Manager removed it.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under the cutting board on the preparation area. Manager removed it.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New equipments were added: Reach in cooler, reach in freezer, stove, and flattop.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 4245 E 4 AVE, Hialeah — this licence has since moved.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Employee washed it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
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.