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EL TACO RICO

473 S DIXIE HWY, Coral Gables, FL, 33146

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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.