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EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA

7201 NW 36 ST, Miami FL 33166 · (786) 439-9847

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD2358417
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method.
High priority/12A-07-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Pepto Bismol inside of the reach in cooler located.
High priority/41-07-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed five employees with certified food manager on duty.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Stored food not covered. Observed croquettes stored in reach in cooler not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef being thawed out at room temperature inside of the three compartment sink.
Basic/06-01-5
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket with 0 Chlorine ppm. Person in charge did a new sanitizer solution chlorine 100 ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 9, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled refrigerator gaskets. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on MFDV floor. Operator removed bucket from License.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 21, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw burger patties over fruits inside reach in freezer. Operator stored products according to safety standards.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting board stored on MFDV floor. Operator removed cutting board from floor.
Basic/24-26-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on MFDV floor. Operator removed container from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 22, 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 ▾
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Basic/36-63-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled refrigerator gaskets inside MFDV. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled black refrigerator gaskets. Observed soiled hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.