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TACO RICO

18683 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY, FL 33157

License #2318640

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️
76 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection
August 20, 2026 · 16 findings · 3 critical
Routine - Food
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The latest inspection on August 20, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 11 minor.

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink stored above preparation table. Employee removed the drink.
  • [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (50 F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. Foods have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued.
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Operator provided paper towels.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (50 F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. Foods have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued.
  • [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation.
  • [14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed equipment is not working properly. All food stored inside is out of temperature. Thermometer was at 50°F.
  • [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn.
  • [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.
  • [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.
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with accumulated dust.
  • [41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer was + 300 ppm. Operator adjusted it to 100 ppm.
  • [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
  • [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator leaned it.
  • [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed tacos not covered inside the reach in freezer.
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