TACO RICO
7921 SW 40 ST 47-48 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33155
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine solution. Final reading Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water at 142F at the cook line.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (48F – Cold Holding); corn (46F – Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler located near front service window. As per operator, products have been there for about an hour. Operator placed products in ice baths for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (110F – Hot Holding) at the steam table. As per operator, product has been there for about two hours. Operator began to reheat product to correct parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves used to store clean pots and pans with rusted shelves.
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles covered in food debris.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards located at the reach in cooler prep station with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed two small gaps underneath back exit door.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled with food debris.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed kitchen tiles near cook line in disrepair.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container in near cook line and front counter area containing chips cracked.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in employee unisex restroom.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line heavily soiled. Observed reach in cooler drawers at the cook line with soiled gaskets.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout the kitchen area heavily soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 29, 2026 11:20 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.