EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA
7201 NW 36 ST, Miami FL 33166 · (786) 439-9847
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Pepto Bismol inside of the reach in cooler located.
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.
Stored food not covered. Observed croquettes stored in reach in cooler not covered.
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.
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
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled refrigerator gaskets. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on MFDV floor. Operator removed bucket from License.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 burger patties over fruits inside reach in freezer. Operator stored products according to safety standards.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on MFDV floor. Operator removed container from floor.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled refrigerator gaskets inside MFDV. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled black refrigerator gaskets. Observed soiled hood filters.
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