EL TACO RICO
473 S DIXIE HWY · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 331462202
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored on top of reach in freezer container of shredded cheese (52F – Cold Holding). Observed at reach in cooler marinated raw beef (47F – Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in kitchen used as a dump sink with food remnants in sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to ice machine.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled throughout kitchen with grease build up.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler broken. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave and oven.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler containers of corn on the Cobb and diced pineapples stored uncovered. Observed for gorillas stored on lower shelf of steam table. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:47 PM.
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.