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EL TOQUE GRILL

1015 STATE RD 436 STE# 153, Casselberry FL 32707 · 407-775-5452

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905537
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found -1 live small flying insects at cooks like -1 live small flying insect at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - 2 employees
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Men's and women's restrooms
Basic/32-04-4
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. - in walk-in cooler
Basic/28-02-4
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board on cooks line.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in door.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor under cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
The state's own report →
Feb 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw pork stored over ready to eat foods in True freezer.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink at kitchen entrance blocked with trash can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - 2 employees
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's and women's restrooms
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. - in walk-in cooler.
Basic/28-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board on cooks line.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on walk-in cooler door.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.- microwave in kitchen area.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Gallon milk open prior day
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's and women's Restrooms
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. - condensation discharge line in walk in cooler leaking in walk-in cooler.
Basic/28-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. - drain issues with hand sink next next to walk-in cooler.
Basic/29-08-4
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -1 live small flying insects at cooks like -1 live small flying insect at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler
High priority/35A-02-7
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -7 containers of shredded meat dated 3/31 and 4/11 -beans dated 4/7
High priority/02C-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -7 containers of shredded meat dated 3/31 and 4/11 -beans dated 4/7
High priority/01B-24-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell egg left on cooking equipment 74F, operator moved to cold holding unit
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. -2 containers of shredded chicken no date mark
High priority/01B-17-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at walk in cooler blocked by chair
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink next to walk in cooler
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -2 containers of shredded meat not date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's and woman's restroom do not fully self close
Basic/32-04-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating in kitchen on top of rear in freezer
Basic/12B-02-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door near restrooms
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under kitchen entrance hand wash sink
Basic/36-22-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. -drain line for kitchen entrance hand wash sink in disrepair
Basic/29-08-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe for walk in cooler blower unit leaking
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw meet not commercially packets stored with RTE foods
High priority/08A-05-6
Food stored on floor. -fry oil stored on floor in dry storage room
Basic/08B-38-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -RIC in kitchen
Basic/05-09-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -paper bags stored on floor in dry storage room
Basic/25-05-4
Mar 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - ice machine moved, kitchen equipment moved, mop sink moved, hand wash sink moved
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Mar 29, 2024 · Verified with Plan Review, no applications found. Admin Complaint
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw pork over dressings in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - shredded chicken date marked 3/13
High priority/02C-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. - shredded chicken date marked 3/13
High priority/01B-24-5
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - emailed to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - ice machine moved, kitchen equipment moved, mop sink moved, hand wash sink moved
Intermediate/51-16-7
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - dry seasoning
Basic/14-01-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee hat on deli sheets on storage rack
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Jan 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - ice machine moved, kitchen equipment moved, mop sink moved, hand wash sink moved
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's restroom - women's restroom
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. - at front counter
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 29, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - ice machine moved, kitchen equipment moved, mop sink moved, hand wash sink moved
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's restroom - women's restroom
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. - at front counter
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - mop sink no, water not connected, plumbing not connected
Basic/29-27-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw shell eggs over plantains
High priority/08A-04-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sour cream held overnight(47F - Cold Holding); chicken held overnight (49F - Cold Holding); beef held overnight (48F)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - cleaning chemicals on shelf over can sodas in back storage room
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - ice machine moved, kitchen equipment moved, mop sink moved, hand wash sink moved
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. - next to ice machine
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. - burgers. Provide sign and manager put on wall.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's restroom - women's restroom
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. - at front counter
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. - jugs of fry oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - mop sink no, water not connected, plumbing not connected
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.