TACO RICO

Violations (9)

• 03A-02-5Critical

  Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

  High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at salsa bar: pico de gallo (61F - Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (59F - Cold Holding); red tomato salsa (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator, press than 4 hours prior to inspection. Operator grabbed more ice to fully submerge salsas. Observed at reach in across cook line: cabbage slaw (48F - Cold Holding); pickled onions (47F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding), as per operator less than 4 hours at cooler.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: Observed chunky salsa (47F Cold Holding); tomatillo salsa (51F Cold Holding); red salsa (47F Cold Holding) at salsa bar. **Admin Complaint**

  High Priority

• 36-32-5

  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles and water damage to tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 36-34-5

  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 51-13-4

  No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 51-18-6

  No copy of latest inspection report available.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 11-27-4

  Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

  Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

  Intermediate

• 31A-11-4

  Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -

  Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

  Intermediate

• 36-36-4

  Ceiling tile missing.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in storage room and restroom; missing tiles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 22-31-4

  Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

  Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on food racks and dish racks in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

  Intermediate