EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA
18503 S DIXIE HWY, Cutler Bay FL 33190 · 305-215-8586
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee don gloves at cook line no handwash.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice inside ice machine soiled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards 2 red, 2 greens, 1 blue, 1 white that has cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler inside kitchen area. Observed reach in cooler in poor repair in the kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe a gap at exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe ice buildup in reach in freezer in bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed faucet at three compartment sink soiled. Operator cleaned the faucet. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer with moldy-like substance at the right of kitchen entrance.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to walk in cooler.
Nov 7, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate17 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice inside ice machine soiled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at kitchen area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable inside kitchen area, operator needs to replace it.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tile missing above the walk in cooler.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler next to three compartment sink with a temperature of 60F and standing water.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards 2 red, 2 greens, 1 blue, 1 white that has cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler inside kitchen area. Observed reach in cooler in poor repair in the kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe a gap at exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe ice buildup in reach in freezer in bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed faucet at three compartment sink soiled. Operator cleaned the faucet. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed plumbing system improperly installed, faucet is outside the mop sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer with moldy-like substance at the right of kitchen entrance.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to walk in cooler.
Jan 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in reach in cooler across from preparation table at kitchen area showing rust.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed ladies room door not self closing.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit of building.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in walk In cooler in poor repair and buckling.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed dumpster missing lid.
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a gallon container of Chicken Florentine date marked 1/20/25. Operator discarded product.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed a gallon container of Chicken Florentine date marked 1/20/25. Operator discarded product.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 17 8oz packs of mahi in walk in cooler thawed in ROP package. Operator discarded product.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in reach in cooler across from preparation table at kitchen area showing rust.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed ladies room door not self closing.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 17 8oz packs of mahi in walk in cooler thawed in ROP package. Operator discarded product.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit of building.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in walk In cooler in poor repair and buckling.
Food stored on floor. Observed three containers of fry oil stored on floor next to walk in cooler at kitchen area. Operator placed cases of fry oil on shelf.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed dumpster missing lid.
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test strips for dish machine on site. Establishment utilizes quaternary ammonium for sanitizer buckets no test kit available.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed heavy accumulation of food debris between grill and fryers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above cook line.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed lighting in disrepair at kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near standing reach in cooler at kitchen and near hand sink at kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on floor near walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind ice machine at front storage area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair located at kitchen entrance and near walk in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed heavy accumulation of old food debris underneath fryers.
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee don gloves at cook line no handwash.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 5lb container of cooked chili with date mark exceeding 7 days at walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 5lb container of cooked chili with date mark exceeding 7 days at walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw beef patties (53F - Cold Holding) at single door reach in freezer across from walk in cooler. As per employee, product was held at room temperature for approximately 1 hour. Observed Munster Cheese (55F - Cold Holding) resting on container at top portion of preparation cooler at cook line. As per employee, for less than 1 hour. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler. Observed Chicken Wings (48F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per employee, less than 3 hours. Employee removed container stacked on top of product.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of maximum cold holding temperature. Discussed with cook and provided cold holding hand out via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with black stains on chest freezer at storage area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers raw tuna on the menu. Item not identified as raw and linked to consumer advisory.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test strips for dish machine on site. Establishment utilizes quaternary ammonium for sanitizer buckets no test kit available.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed heavy accumulation of food debris between grill and fryers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above cook line.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at walk in cooler at 50F.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed lighting in disrepair at kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near standing reach in cooler at kitchen and near hand sink at kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on floor near walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind ice machine at front storage area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair located at kitchen entrance and near walk in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed heavy accumulation of old food debris underneath fryers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping clothes stored on cutting board at cook line. Cook removed item.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touched face and continued to engage in food preparation without hashing hands prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located at cook line observed coleslaw salad (52F - Cold Holding), as per chef for less than 4 hours,employee transferred food to inside the unit to rapidly cool.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed ROP fish thawing not removed from ROP package, chef stated that the fish was stored outside for less than 1 hour thawing under water then placed in the RIF to be prepared, chef removed fish from package on site.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor near the walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, observed oven interior with some old grease accumulation, located at cook line by the walk in cooler.
Feb 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small plastic container with no handle used as scoop cheese. Employee removed it on site.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled under the storage shelves
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven next to the fryer interior soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath the preparation table soiled with grease and food debris, prep table located in the cook line.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under preparation tables in the kitchen
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
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