TACO RICO
18683 S DIXIE HWY · CUTLER BAY · Dade County · FL 33157
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (50 F – Cold Holding); shredded beef (50 F – Cold Holding); raw beef (50 F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. Foods have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (50 F – Cold Holding); shredded beef (50 F – Cold Holding); raw beef (50 F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. Foods have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer was + 300 ppm. Operator adjusted it to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust of shelf across the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator leaned it.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed equipment is not working properly. All food stored inside is out of temperature. Thermometer was at 50°F. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink stored above preparation table. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed tacos not covered inside the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 11:06 AM.
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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.