Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL TACO RICO

473 S DIXIE HWY · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 331462202

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 27, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3422563
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8640339
DBPR license2303091

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of tomato paste at can storage rack dented. Manager removed from shelf.

Stop Sale

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine in kitchen area.

#2Basic12B-09-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in oven food build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage racks with cans soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic21-38-4

Basic – 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.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.