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EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA

13800 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33184 · 7863441447

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats69
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2333847
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
SEP 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 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. Observed Flan; (46F - Cold Holding); torrejas with milk (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties, over pico de gallo inside reach in cooler. Operator properly rearranged products.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside sugar container. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flan; (46F - Cold Holding); torrejas with milk (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese mix (124F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (119F - Hot Holding) on shelve over stove. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed on stove to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area and bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and bar. Operator provided the soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator suspended the use and started to set up triple sink.
Intermediate/16-59-1/Corrective Action Taken
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in outside walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 25ppm). Employee added chlorine, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm).
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area. Employee removed the towel.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Once employee drink inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager removed the drink.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of butane fuel on sandwich preparation table. Employee removed the can.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 ice cream scoops in standing water 73F on desserts station. Employe heated the water retest 174F.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Observed shared dumpster lid open.
Basic/33-16-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler and inside outside cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Can opener soiled, Employee cleaned can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls at front counter not inverted. Employee inverted bowls.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup with water on prep area. Manager removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.