TACO RICO
895 NE 43 AVE · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (132F – Hot Holding) on steam table, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee proceeded to reheated. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and dirty utensils inside HWS at front counter. Also observed container inside HWS next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Sarahi and Jenny have been working more than 60 days.
Basic 9
02D-03-4Basic – Observed desserts not properly identified on reach in cooler at ice cream station.Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on diced pineapple container at cook line. Also observed on cut tomatoes container at walk in cooler. Employee removed during inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle on top of cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F by steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork(frozen) inside 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:05 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.