TACO RICO

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

18683 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY, FL 33157

License #2318640

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

C 74.5/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

⚠️ 5.5 points from an F grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
[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. **Repeat Violation**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with accumulated dust.
[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. **Corrected On-Site**
[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. **Corrected On-Site**
[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. **Corrected On-Site**
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed tacos and sweet plantains stored inside the reach in feeezer not covered.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed both mop inside the bucket.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table. Operator removed it. **Repeat Violation**
[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.
[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. **Corrective Action Taken**
[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.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust of shelf across the 3 compartment sink.