TACO RICO
7921 SW 40 ST 47-48 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33155
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of aloe cream stored on the kitchen reach in cooler Manager removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
16-32-5Intermediate – 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
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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
Basic 7
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed hood filters with heavy soiled.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor broken tiles in the kitchen area,
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed spicy sauce stored in gallon of vinegar.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed tacos stored in reach in freezer not covered. Employee covered tacos. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.