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EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA

12795 SW 137 AVE, Miami FL 33186 · 305-610-4113

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD2357993
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on shelf in storage container chimmychurry (74F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in coolers raw beef stored on same tray as raw pork. Operator removed.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on shelf in storage container chimmychurry (74F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for no employee. Employees placed hats.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bag of raw beef stored over yuca balls in reach in freezer.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired for Ivo Darren 6/18/2020. Only manager available.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink. Operator provided dish soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket inside hand wash sink. Employee removed bucket from inside hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed on standing reach in cooler handle.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for the door handle of the standing reach in cooler.
Basic/14-71-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties stored above cooked beef located in the standing reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer and cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair, standing unit.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed exhaust fan cover soiled.
Basic/36-50-4/Warning

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.