TACO RICO
8688 NW 13 TERR · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans dented. 6 lbs and 9 oz of ground tomatoes and 6 lbs and 3 oz of Nachos de Chile Jalapeños. Owner discarded product.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
05-06-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer reaching 34.8 F.
Basic 16
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape over dry storage area. Owner removed sticky tape and discarded them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer next to fryer.
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Observed light bulb not functioning located above walk in cooler.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixture with missing shield located above all in cooler.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave soiled in kitchen located in front of steam table and hood filters soiled.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open. Owner closed lids to dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reused container of horchata used to stored dressing.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed container of prepped taquitos inside reach in freezer not covered.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled around kitchen area near stove and grill, and wall soiled above 3 compartment sink.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in front of mop sink. Owner stored mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with sauces not labeled and observed containers with spices not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:51 PM.
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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.