EL TACO RICO
473 S DIXIE HWY, Coral Gables, FL, 33146
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 7, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (11)
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored on top of reach in freezer container of shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Observed at reach in cooler marinated raw beef (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 2 hours. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled throughout kitchen with grease build up.
Basic
- 14-11-5Repeat
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler broken. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-73-4Repeat
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 10-08-5Repeat
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave and oven.
Basic
- 08B-12-5Repeat
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler containers of corn on the Cobb and diced pineapples stored uncovered. Observed for gorillas stored on lower shelf of steam table. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-50-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up.
Basic
- 36-27-5Repeat
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 51-11-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to ice machine.
Basic
- 31A-11-4Repeat
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in kitchen used as a dump sink with food remnants in sink. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.