TACO RICO
18683 S DIXIE HWY, Cutler Bay, FL, 33157
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 20, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 16
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (16)
- 41-27-4CriticalCorrected on site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer was + 300 ppm. Operator adjusted it to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
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 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. **Warning**
High Priority
- 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.
Basic - 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. **Warning**
Basic
- 12B-07-4RepeatCorrected on site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 13-07-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic - 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. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-11-5Repeat
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 35B-01-4Repeat
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 08B-12-5Repeat
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tacos not covered inside the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 42-01-4Repeat
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 31B-02-4RepeatCorrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 36-34-5Repeat
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 AC vents with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 22-31-4Repeat
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust of shelf across the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 22-20-5RepeatCorrected on site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator leaned it.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator leaned it.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 36-37-5Repeat
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - 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** **Warning**
Basic
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.