Taco Rico
426 SW 8 St 8, Miami, FL 33130 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333469
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Nov 4 follow-up), 3 intermediate, 15 basic (1 repeat); basic violations cost 12 at most-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 4, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
One of the reach-in coolers lid in disrepair across the cooking line. The ice machine is also broken not in use. Chest freezer door is in disrepair. Observed preparation table has a rusted surface underneath. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed gaskets soiled throughout entire establishment in all reach in cooler, chest freezer. Also Observed an accumulation of grease on the top lid of the reach-in coolers located across the cooking line.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Observed Drain cover(s) missing in drains inside kitchen area.
Observed drain vein installed under three compartment sink, one missing next to chest freezer.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed walls being clean, however still accumulation of grease between equipment at cooking line.
More time given
- First visitOct 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
19 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed a bucket with cut tomatos covered by a nonfood grade bag inside walk in cooler.
Intermediate3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Observed covered cooked beans at 82°F . Coached operator on proper cooling methods.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Observed shelves inside reach in cooler surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Observed No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to inoperable ice machine.
Also no paper at hand sink located next to three compartment sink.
Basic15
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed chicken tacos inside chest freezer not covered.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
One of the reach-in coolers on the cooking line is broken. The ice machine is also broken. Chest freezer door is in disrepair. Observed preparation table has a rusted surface underneath. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler.
Observed Ice buildup at both chest freezer inside establishment.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in coolers shelves soiled. Observed reach in cooler top and bottom soiled with food residues across cooking line.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed gaskets soiled throughout entire establishment in all reach in cooler, chest freezer. Also reach in coolers handles are soiled. Also Observed an accumulation of grease and food residue on the handles, top lid, and bottom of the reach-in coolers located across the cooking line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Observed clean utensils stored in a dirty container with standing water. Observed pan stored on the floor inside dry storage area.
Observed Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired at three compartment sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair.
Observed drain pipe under three compartment sink is broken. Observed drain line from three compartment sink improperly routed to mop sink.
Observed Drain cover(s) missing in drains inside kitchen area.
Observed Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly under three compartment sink.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed wall heavily soiled with accumulated grease at the back of kitchen equipments at cooking line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed heavy grease accumulated on kitchen floor under cooking line.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.