EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA
10201 HAMMOCKS BLVD STE 119, Miami FL 33196 · 786-439-9847
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cilantro mayo made in house (72F - per operator, placed less than four hours. Operator placed in freezer to cool.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cilantro mayo made in house (72F - per operator, placed less than four hours. Operator placed in freezer to cool.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed raw egg whites used for ocean breeze cocktail and raw item is not identified on the menu. Operator was able to place sticker linking to consumer advisory and it contains a raw item.
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cilantro mayo (52F - Cold Holding); lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). Operator add more ice to cold table. Final temperature cilantro mayo (43F - Cold Holding); lettuce (41F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a knife inside a hand washing sink located at bar area. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at handwashing sink located in bar area. Operator provided.
Dec 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartar and yellowfin tuna tataki not identified on menu as raw items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler switch soiled gaskets. Observed main cook line are with soiled filters.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed torrija (milk dessert) (64F - Cold Holding) at the back kitchen prep area. As per operator, the product was made about five to ten minutes ago. Operator placed product inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket containing chlorine sanitizer inside hand wash station at the bar area. Operator removed from hand wash sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartar and yellowfin tuna tataki not identified on menu as raw items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station located in the bar area.
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 several commercially processed packages containing raw tuna not removed from packaging while being thawed inside reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler switch soiled gaskets. Observed main cook line are with soiled filters.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottle located across the back cook line containing oil with no label.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by trash can at kitchen entrance.
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 raw tuna thawing inside reduce oxygen package.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine with handle in contact with ice. Operator properly placed scoop.
Dec 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on floor under 3 compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per manager, they were place there at 11am. Operate placed cheese in cooler for rapid chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on floor under 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by garbage can at kitchen entrance.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per operator,there are no physical copies of the certificates at this location.
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 tuna that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cup stored on preparation table across from stove.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting above three compartment sink
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table at bar area.
Jan 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. As per owner water heater needs gas.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
No hot running water at mop sink.
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.