Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TACO RICO

426 SW 8 ST 8 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3717061
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13956730
DBPR license2333469

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Basic 5

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. One of the reach-in coolers on the cooking line is broken. The ice machine is also broken. Chest freezer door is in disrepair. Observed preparation table has a rusted surface underneath. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: One of the reach-in coolers lid in disrepair across the cooking line. The ice machine is also broken not in use. Chest freezer door is in disrepair. Observed preparation table has a rusted surface underneath. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout entire establishment in all reach in cooler, chest freezer. Also reach in coolers handles are soiled. Also Observed an accumulation of grease and food residue on the handles, top lid, and bottom of the reach-in coolers located across the cooking line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed gaskets soiled throughout entire establishment in all reach in cooler, chest freezer. Also Observed an accumulation of grease on the top lid of the reach-in coolers located across the cooking line. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic29-18-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Observed Drain cover(s) missing in drains inside kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed drain vein installed under three compartment sink, one missing next to chest freezer. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers shelves soiled. Observed reach in cooler top and bottom soiled with food residues across cooking line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed reach in cooler top and bottom soiled with food residues across cooking line. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated grease at the back of kitchen equipments at cooking line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-04: Observed walls being clean, however still accumulation of grease between equipment at cooking line. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 5, 2026 8:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

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