Taco Rico in Miami
Last inspected:
12305 Sw 137 Ave C300, Miami, FL 33186Taco Rico in Miami has been inspected 22 times since 2016 and accumulated 170 violations, averaging 7.7 per inspection—nearly 50 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspection cycles, including employee health policy violations (cited in at least 4 inspections), proper hand and arm washing violations (cited in at least 5 inspections), food contact surface violations (cited in at least 7 inspections), and approved food source violations (cited in at least 4 inspections). A complaint-based inspection on July 11, 2024 documented 7 high-priority violations. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 found 21 violations including high-priority citations for employee health policy, time as control, food contact surfaces, approved food source, and proper hand and arm washing, with no further action required.
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 (22)
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 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
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 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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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 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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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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 December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Taco Rico in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Taco Rico in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Taco Rico in Miami had?
- Taco Rico in Miami has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 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 December 3, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 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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