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TACO RICO

12275 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 1, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3721188
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13898232
DBPR license2319008

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at salsa bar: pico de gallo (61F – Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (59F – Cold Holding); red tomato salsa (52F – Cold Holding). As per operator, press than 4 hours prior to inspection. Operator grabbed more ice to fully submerge salsas. Observed at reach in across cook line: cabbage slaw (48F – Cold Holding); pickled onions (47F – Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F – Cold Holding), as per operator less than 4 hours at cooler.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: Observed chunky salsa (47F Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (51F Cold Holding); red salsa (47F Cold Holding) at salsa bar. **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on food racks and dish racks in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed in storage room and restroom; missing tiles. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles and water damage to tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic51-18-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.