EL TOQUE LATIN RESTAURANT
43418 HWY 27 UNIT 3, Davenport FL 33837 · 863-353-8360
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor by 2 door upright freezer, employee eradicated roach. 1 live roach in between two door upright freezer and single door freezer. 2 live roaches by trash can. 10 live behind drink cooler. 2 live under 3 compartment sink. 1 live by upright drink cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026013436 | Feb 12, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager put handles upright and out of contact with ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed roast thawing in open air. Manager placed in fridge for proper thawing method.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In server station hand sink leaking water on floor.
Feb 14, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained and no longer cleanable. Mold like substance and old food debris in interior of beverage cooler in kitchen. Interior of upright coolers soiled with old food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On interior of ice bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets ion upright cooler soiled with old food debris.
Feb 14, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor by 2 door upright freezer, employee eradicated roach. 1 live roach in between two door upright freezer and single door freezer. 2 live roaches by trash can. 10 live behind drink cooler. 2 live under 3 compartment sink. 1 live by upright drink cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained and no longer cleanable. Mold like substance and old food debris in interior of beverage cooler in kitchen. Interior of upright coolers soiled with old food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On interior of ice bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets ion upright cooler soiled with old food debris.
Feb 13, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor by 2 door upright freezer, employee eradicated roach. 1 live roach in between two door upright freezer and single door freezer. 2 live roaches by trash can. 10 live behind drink cooler. 2 live under 3 compartment sink. 1 live by upright drink cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained and no longer cleanable. Mold like substance and old food debris in interior of beverage cooler in kitchen. Interior of upright coolers soiled with old food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On interior of ice bin.
Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches under 2 door up right freezer. 2 egg casings under 2 door up right freezer. 1 egg casing by trash can. 8 dead behind drink cooker in kitchen. 6 egg casings behind drink cooler. 6 dead roaches on floor under 3 compartment sink. 1 egg casing on floor under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead behind grill. 1 dead roach behind ice machine. 25 dead roaches behind freezers in storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets ion upright cooler soiled with old food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet soiled mop on floor in storage room.
Feb 12, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Two bottles of raid under 3 compartment sink.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor by 2 door upright freezer, employee eradicated roach. 1 live roach in between two door upright freezer and single door freezer. 2 live roaches by trash can. 10 live behind drink cooler. 2 live under 3 compartment sink. 1 live by upright drink cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained and no longer cleanable. Mold like substance and old food debris in interior of beverage cooler in kitchen. Interior of upright coolers soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand wash sink blocked with metal pan. Employee removed.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory for manager. Manager posted consumer advisory.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stew prepared two days ago not date marked. Chicken in upright coolers prepared two days ago not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On interior of ice bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt and pepper.
Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches under 2 door up right freezer. 2 egg casings under 2 door up right freezer. 1 egg casing by trash can. 8 dead behind drink cooker in kitchen. 6 egg casings behind drink cooler. 6 dead roaches on floor under 3 compartment sink. 1 egg casing on floor under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead behind grill. 1 dead roach behind ice machine. 25 dead roaches behind freezers in storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all equipment on cook line, and under coolers.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oils stored on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets ion upright cooler soiled with old food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet soiled mop on floor in storage room.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Napkins stored in hand washing sink at front counter. Manager removed napkins.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burgers and steak. Emailed manager. He printed and posted consumer advisory.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under hand washing sink. Manager removed and washed, rinsed and sanitized area.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken in ziplock bag on top of beef in clear wrap in the same sink thawing. Operator removed beef and placed it a different bowl and sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor in prep area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers On cook line.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee pitcher in hand sink at entrance of kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has quaternary strips but they are in operable.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men and women restrooms.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath equipment on cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In both women and men restrooms.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In prep area.
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.