Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TACO RICO'S TEX MEX CAFÉ

409-411 15 ST · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3494127
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8861370
DBPR license2335249

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate1 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.

High Priority 1

#2High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes and then picked up plated food, without washing hands.

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

#4Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the triple sink. The manager brought towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the rice cookers.

Basic 1

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a table ne t to the rice cooker. The manager discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.