Taco Rico
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
27
Score
Taco Rico is a Mexican / Latin located at 895 Ne 43 Ave, Homestead, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
27
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
27
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
70
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
70
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
45
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
52
May 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 4, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled walk in cooler handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean equipment stored on dirty containers on rack across 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed soiled white cutting boards under preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on shelves above food across flat grill. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at cook line engaging food preparation wearing a bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under rack at dry storage area. Also under fryers.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle on top of yellow rice warmer. Employee removed scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas in standing water at 84° F under steam table at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit across flat grill. Also observed soiled bottom part of preparation table at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers rack across 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottles inside reach in cooler by dry storage.
12B-13-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at preparation area behind rack.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.Observed preparation table at kitchen area.
21-09-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a whole tomatillo dented can on rack at dry storage. Operator segregates can to be discarded.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee moved food containers to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (89F - Hot Holding) on top of stove, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled seasoning food containers at preparation area.
22-02-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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