TACO RICO
12275 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef with fries in chest freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter: pico de Gallo (60F – Cold Holding); chunky salsa (61F – Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (60F – Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 2 hours. Operator added more ice to water bath to fully submerge items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front counter sink. Observed in restroom; mechanical device not functioning. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Warning**
Basic 4
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on dry food rack in kitchen. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in establishment. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil on floor of kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go containers on floor at front counter. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:26 AM.
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.