Taco Rico in Homestead
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895 Ne 43 Ave, Homestead, FL 33033Taco Rico in Homestead has been inspected 7 times since May 2024, accumulating 48 violations—an average of 6.9 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 5 of the past 7 inspections, including recurring issues with employee health policy (cited in 2 inspections), time-temperature control (3 inspections), approved food sources (4 inspections), and proper hand washing (2 inspections). The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 documented 39 violations including 3 high-priority findings for management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, and time as control, though the inspection was completed with no further action required. A prior inspection on October 7, 2024 resulted in a formal Warning Issued after 11 violations were found.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Rico in Homestead: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Taco Rico in Homestead: Full Inspection History — DBPR (7)
— 1 inspection13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Taco Rico in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Rico in Homestead last inspected?
- Taco Rico in Homestead was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Rico in Homestead?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Rico in Homestead are: Approved food source, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Taco Rico in Homestead had?
- Taco Rico in Homestead has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Rico in Homestead find?
- Taco Rico in Homestead was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 19 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Rico in Homestead ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Rico in Homestead has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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.
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