Rico Mexican Tacos.
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026
50
Score
Rico Mexican Tacos, located at 227 W Allegheny Ave in Philadelphia, PA, underwent one inspection on January 2, 2026. This inspection resulted in a high-risk score of 50, with two critical and eight minor violations noted. The inspection report indicated issues with adequate handwashing facilities, food separation and protection, and approved thawing methods.
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Inspection History
Jan 2, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
50
Violations — Jan 2, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed food employees using handwashing sink as prep sink in second floor food prep area. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tong handles used for beef, chicken, and pork in direct contact with food in under counter refrigerator. Corrected on Site: Tongs were removed upon request.
46.301
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Raw beef being thawed using an unapproved method. Beef was observed thawing at room temperature inside of food prep sink, in containers at top of basement steps and on prep table in basement. New Violation.
46.383
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the second floor food prep area and in basement food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Inoperable ice machine in the basement area. -Inoperable chest freezer in the basement area. -Inoperable drink machine in the first floor food prep area. -Inoperable reach-in refrigeration unit in the clerk area.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease and dust accumulation on exhaust hood in first floor food prep area. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed hot water delay at hand washing sink in customer restroom. New Violation.
46.805
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed dust accumulation on vents in both restrooms. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed the following: - Cleaning needed behind flat top grill on second floor due to mouse droppings - Cleaning needed underneath three compartment sink in basement food prep area due to mouse droppings - Cleaning needed around hot water heater in basement due to mouse droppings New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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