TACO RICO
895 NE 43 AVE · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
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 2
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed inside steam table Refried beans (118F – Hot Holding). As per operator for approximately 1 hr. Operator placed on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed inside hand sink at washing area Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator discarded solution.
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at washing area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 food employees without manager present. Manager arrived during inspection.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at washing area.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with table cleaner at service window without label. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents heavily soiled over kitchen area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 containers with utensils in standing water 88-93F under steam table. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 11:06 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.