Taco Rico in Cutler Bay
Last inspected:
18683 S Dixie Hwy, Cutler Bay, FL 33157Taco Rico in Cutler Bay has been inspected 25 times between 2016 and March 2026, accumulating 174 violations—an average of 6.96 per inspection, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent across the inspection record, including repeated citations for improper hand and arm washing (appearing in at least 8 inspections), time as a control measure violations (6+ inspections), and consumer advisory failures (6+ inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 30, 2026 identified 22 violations including high-priority citations for hand washing, chemical storage, consumer advisory, time as control, food contact surfaces, and parasite destruction, with the disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Rico in Cutler Bay: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Taco Rico in Cutler Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Taco Rico in Cutler Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Rico in Cutler Bay last inspected?
- Taco Rico in Cutler Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Rico in Cutler Bay?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Rico in Cutler Bay are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Taco Rico in Cutler Bay had?
- Taco Rico in Cutler Bay has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Rico in Cutler Bay find?
- Taco Rico in Cutler Bay was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Rico in Cutler Bay ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Rico in Cutler Bay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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