TACO RICO
8688 NW 13 TERR · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-42-4High Priority – 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). **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed corrosion on the bottom surface of the preparation table
Basic 10
16-10-4Basic – Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process.
16-16-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5Basic – 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.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets torn.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, throughout the kitchen areas.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:00 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.