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
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of tomato paste at can storage rack dented. Manager removed from shelf.
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine in kitchen area.
12B-09-5Basic – Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed at front counter, employee chewing gum. Manager spoke with employee and employee discarded gum. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on rack next to tortillas at cook line. Manager removed and stored in designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in oven food build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage racks with cans soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at front counter, a container of tortilla chips uncovered. Employee placed cover on container. Observed in walk in cooler a container of cooked steak portioned bags uncovered. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at front counter and next to three compartment sink, sanitizer bucket stored on floor.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:55 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.