Taco Rico, 8688 Nw 13 Terr, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TACO RICO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8688 Nw 13 Terr, Miami, FL 33126
License #: 2331374
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: 4/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
4/18/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/31/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Woman purses
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.icemachine next to rack used to store dirty utensils
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pico de gallo shredded cheese
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food.eggs over pasta
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
1/17/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - High Priority - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
9/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by dish washing area
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. OBSERRVED PAPER TOWWEL MISSING FROM HAND WASH SINK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. OBSERVED CAN OPENER SOILED WITH FOOD RESIDUE. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN ICE. Corrected On Site.
10/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD SYSTEM
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease and DUST
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. CHICKEN OVER Beef WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
4/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.USE OF TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
11/28/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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