Taco Rico in Miami
Last inspected:
426 Sw 8 St 8, Miami, FL 33130Taco Rico in Miami has documented 189 violations across 24 inspections between July 2022 and November 2025, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited consistently throughout the record, including management awareness failures (appearing in at least 4 inspections), improper chemical storage (appearing in 7 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (appearing in 8 inspections), food contact surface violations (appearing in 6 inspections), and consumer advisory violations (appearing in 7 inspections). The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025 identified 24 violations, including high-priority findings for chemical storage, toxic substance control, management awareness, handwashing, and food contact surfaces. The facility has never been emergency-closed despite the high violation frequency. A complaint-based inspection on October 16, 2024 resulted in a formal warning after 15 violations were documented, including high-priority violations for management awareness, chemical storage, consumer advisory, cooking temperatures, food contact surfaces, and parasite destruction.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Taco Rico in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Taco Rico in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections32 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 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· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Taco Rico in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Taco Rico in Miami last inspected?
- Taco Rico in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 8, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Rico in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Rico in Miami are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Taco Rico in Miami had?
- Taco Rico in Miami has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Taco Rico in Miami find?
- Taco Rico in Miami was most recently inspected on May 8, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Taco Rico in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Taco Rico in Miami 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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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