EL TORERO
5876 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 850-591-6813
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf: 1/2 head of cut cabbage 71F, per employee cut 1 hour ago. Placed in cooler at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Mobile unit not mobile due to connection to awning and water/sewer.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in plastic grocery bags.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf: 1/2 head of cut cabbage 71F, per employee cut 1 hour ago. Placed in cooler at time of inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed at time of inspection.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed permanent connections to water and sewer.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Mobile unit not mobile due to connection to awning and water/sewer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in freezer.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- bean/pork mix 60F, cooked diced beef 66F (12:00-4:00).
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