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TACO RICO

18683 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY, FL 33157

License #2318640

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Quick take

TACO RICO in CUTLER BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 3 major, 13 minor.

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Inspection coverage
67%
Imported observations
16
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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table. Operator removed it.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above vinegar bottles. Employee removed it.
  • [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed both mop inside the bucket.
  • [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed tacos and sweet plantains stored inside the reach in feeezer not covered.
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink.
  • [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator wearing a watch while preparing food. Operator removed it.
  • [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front line.
  • [22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust of shelf across the 3 compartment sink.
  • [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling over prep 3 compartment sink not smooth and easily cleaned.
  • [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiples drinks stored above preparation table. Employee removed the drinks.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
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