TACO RICO
12275 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cook line pull up pants and used same gloved hands to flip chicken. Inspector coached operator on proper handwash techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler under grill; raw meat over veggies. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray stored above to go boxes.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust on shelves in kitchen where dishes and food are kept.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish and food racks.
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack on dry food rack. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with AirPod.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook at front with no hair restraint.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:02 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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1 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.