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Licensee
Name:
TACO RICO
License Number:
SEA2319008
Rank:
Seating
License Expiration Date:
10/01/2027
Primary Status:
Current
Secondary Status:
Active
Location Address:
12275 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY MIAMI, FL 33156
Inspection Information
Inspection Type
Inspection Date
Result
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Routine - Food
09/01/2026
Follow-up Inspection Required Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. More information about inspections.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.
The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws,
which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code.
High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne
illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing.
Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors
that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training,
documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered
best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely
manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel
compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure
when necessary.
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**
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**
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 - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**
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If you have any questions, please contact 850.487.1395. *Pursuant to Section 455.275(1), Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2012, licensees licensed under Chapter 455, F.S. must provide the Department with an email address if they have one.
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