El Taco Rico

6246 S Congress Ave Ste H-1, Lantana, FL 33462

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

El Taco Rico has been inspected eight times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Among Lantana restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Peppers and limes stored in direct contact with thank you to go bags. Advised operator to use food safe containers for food storage.

14-31-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Lights in food preparation and food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

38-07-4

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine 209+ppm. Operator set up fresh solution at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.

16-37-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Taco Rico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Taco Rico on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does El Taco Rico compare to other restaurants in Lantana?

El Taco Rico most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lantana average of 80.

Has El Taco Rico's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Taco Rico have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Taco Rico means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Taco Rico inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Taco Rico is inspected around two times per year on average.

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