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EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA

301 BISCAYNE BLVD., Miami FL 33132 · (786) 439-9847

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD2358383
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (115F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding unit as per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator to raise the temperature during inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High priority/12A-05-4
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bag stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
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Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic/12B-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
The state's own report →
Feb 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (115F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding unit as per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator to raise the temperature during inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soap bottles inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
High priority/12A-07-5
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
High priority/12A-10-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over plastic containers with red-sauce and chimichurri. Operator stored properly during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed box of plastic utensils stored outside the food truck. Operator stored inside.
Basic/25-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 00 ppm. Recheck chlorine 50 ppm
Basic/21-07-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 19, 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager store properly during inspection.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (110F - Hot Holding) stored in hot unit. Operator turns on the heat. As per operator less than one hours. Operator stored inside the grill to be reheated to 165°.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/50-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 11381 SW 40 ST, Miami — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/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.