TACO RICO
18683 S DIXIE HWY · CUTLER BAY · Dade County · FL 33157
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 1
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed watch and failed to wash hands.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee took it to the 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust of shelf across the 3 compartment sink.
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling over prep 3 compartment sink not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with accumulated dust.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiples drinks stored above preparation table. Employee removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above vinegar bottles. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator wearing a watch while preparing food. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed tacos and sweet plantains stored inside the reach in feeezer not covered.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed both mop inside the bucket.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table. Operator removed it. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:53 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.