EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA
13800 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33184 · 7863441447
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
5 inspections within 14 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. 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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside sugar container. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area and bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and bar. Operator provided the soap.
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.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board at prep area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in outside walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area. Employee removed the towel.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at grill.
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.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of butane fuel on sandwich preparation table. Employee removed the can.
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.
Open dumpster lid. Observed shared dumpster lid open.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler and inside outside cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Can opener soiled, Employee cleaned can opener.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup with water on prep area. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
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