EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA
12795 SW 137 AVE, Miami FL 33186 · 305-610-4113
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for no employee. Employees placed hats.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink. Operator provided dish soap.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed on standing reach in cooler handle.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for the door handle of the standing reach in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer and cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair, standing unit.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed exhaust fan cover soiled.
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