TACO RICO

Name: TACO RICO
Address: 18683 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY, FL, 33157, US
Rating: 78.9

18683 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY, FL 33157

License #2318640

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78.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TACO RICO in CUTLER BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 1 critical, 4 major, 16 minor.

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Inspections on file

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Latest clean pass

December 29, 2025

The latest inspection on March 30, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 11 minor.

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Inspection coverage

67%

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table. Operator removed it.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above vinegar bottles. Employee removed it.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed both mop inside the bucket.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed tacos and sweet plantains stored inside the reach in feeezer not covered.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with accumulated dust.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust of shelf across the 3 compartment sink.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed watch and failed to wash hands.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator wearing a watch while preparing food. Operator removed it.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiples drinks stored above preparation table. Employee removed the drinks.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling over prep 3 compartment sink not smooth and easily cleaned.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee took it to the 3 compartment sink.

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