Taco Rico's Tex Mex CafÉ in Miami Beach
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409-411 15 St, Miami Beach, FL 33139Taco Rico's Tex Mex Café in Miami Beach has averaged 5.6 violations per inspection across 20 routine inspections since January 2022, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has accumulated 112 total violations with no emergency closures on record. High-priority violations have been recurring: shell stock requirements and consumer advisories were cited in at least 5 inspections, employee health reporting violations appeared in 3 of the most recent 4 inspections, and hand washing and food contact surface violations have been documented multiple times. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 5, 2026 found 12 violations including three instances of employee health reporting violations and three instances of approved food source violations, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Taco Rico's Tex Mex CafÉ in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Taco Rico's Tex Mex CafÉ in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Taco Rico's Tex Mex CafÉ in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Rico's Tex Mex CafÉ in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Taco Rico's Tex Mex CafÉ in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Rico's Tex Mex CafÉ in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Rico's Tex Mex CafÉ in Miami Beach are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Taco Rico's Tex Mex CafÉ in Miami Beach had?
- Taco Rico's Tex Mex CafÉ in Miami Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Rico's Tex Mex CafÉ in Miami Beach find?
- Taco Rico's Tex Mex CafÉ in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on July 29, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Taco Rico's Tex Mex CafÉ in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Rico's Tex Mex CafÉ in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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).
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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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