TACO RICO

12275 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, Miami, FL 33156

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TACO RICO RESTAURANTS OF FLORIDA V, INC · License: SEA2319008

TACO RICO in Miami, FL has 23 inspections on record with 206 total violations (9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections
206Violations
0Closures

Data current as of March 10, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Mar 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
Jan 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Nov 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
Apr 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Jan 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
Nov 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Jul 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Jul 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Sep 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Jun 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
Feb 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
Jun 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
Apr 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 17 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Nov 30, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

TACO RICO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TACO RICO had?
TACO RICO has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TACO RICO ever been shut down?
No, TACO RICO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at TACO RICO?
The most frequently cited violations at TACO RICO are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.

Nearby Establishments

TANI THAI BY RIN

12269 S DIXIE HWY, Pinecrest

22 inspections · 275 violations

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2025

PATAGONIA NAHUEN

12257 S DIXIE HWY, Miami

20 inspections · 186 violations

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2024

CARROT EXPRESS PINECREST

12311 S DIXIE HWY, Pinecrest

7 inspections · 44 violations

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2025

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL 2014

12227 S DIXIE HWY, Pinecrest

22 inspections · 108 violations

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2025

Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: March 10, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with TACO RICO.