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EL TORERO

5876 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee FL 32304 · 850-591-6813

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD4750413
Grade history
APR 24
JUN 24
MAR 25
JUN 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 4 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Basic/51-36-1/Warning/Return visit Oct 4, 2024 · Mobile unit not moveable due to connection to awning. Operator has light cord connected from mobile unit to awning during time of call back. Admin Complaint
Jun 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in plastic grocery bags.
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed at time of inspection.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed permanent connections to water and sewer.
Basic/51-06-4/Warning
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.
Basic/51-36-1/Warning
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in freezer.
High priority/14-15-4
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).
Intermediate/03F-10-5

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.