What is Taco Rico's health inspection score?

Taco Rico has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taco Rico last inspected?

Taco Rico was last inspected on December 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taco Rico have?

Taco Rico has 26 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taco Rico safe to eat at?

Taco Rico has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taco Rico serve?

Taco Rico serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taco Rico

Name: Taco Rico
Address: 12305 SW 137 AVE C300, Miami, 33186
Rating: 65

12305 SW 137 AVE C300, Miami

Last Inspected: 12/3/2025

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Mexican•Kendall

Ranked #590 of 934 in KendallBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Declining

4 inspections

Last: Dec 3, 2025

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 57/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (65/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

12305 SW 137 AVE C300, Miami, FL 33186

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Routine - Food2 Routine

Dec 25

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 High3 Med4 Basic

8 total3 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10

Intermediate (1)

−10 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10

Basic (2)

−4 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2

Base deductions−54 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 Med6 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

83/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (3)

−40 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display(2x)−20

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2

Base deductions−49 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 23

Routine Inspection

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
25Improper sewage/waste disposal−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Jul 22

Routine Inspection

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−27 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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