EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA
8444 SW 8TH ST., Miami FL 33144 · (786) 439-9847
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020056790 | Nov 7, 2020 | May 19, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed the establishment using a reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) method for fish without an approved HACCP plan, observed 20 unit of raw fish. Discussed the regulatory requirements for reduced oxygen packaging with the operator and provided coaching on proper food safety procedures. The operator stated that they do not intend to apply for a HACCP plan at this time.
Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed 20 raw fish packaged stored in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed the establishment using a reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) method for fish without an approved HACCP plan, observed 20 unit of raw fish. Discussed the regulatory requirements for reduced oxygen packaging with the operator and provided coaching on proper food safety procedures. The operator stated that they do not intend to apply for a HACCP plan at this time.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting ROP for raw fish.
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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 2 raw tuna packages 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, stored in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed fish from packaging.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef and raw shrimp thawing at room temperature in dry storage.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed plastic containers with chemical stored on the floor at reach in coolers and chest freezer area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Discussed with operator and provider form.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Discussed and coached operator, and provided email form.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
Reach-in freezer shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves in storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind ice machine.
Jan 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm at dismachine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves in storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind ice machine.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touched dirty dishes than touched cleaned dishes. Couched operator regarding hand washing procedure.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands, couched operator regarding the hand washing procedure.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding); Poultry (56F - Cold Holding); located at the cook line for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed under ice during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced during inspection.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket underneath of preparation table between cooked white rice and black beans. Operator properly stored it.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel in chlorine sanitizer solution at 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen prep area
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean trays stored on a dirty shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef being thawed out at room temperature.
Jan 29, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Front counter, employee purse on the counter in the coffee area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Front counter: employee sliicing bread with dangling bracelets.
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.