EL TORO LOCO HIALEAH GARDENS
11870 HIALEAH GARDENS BLVD UNIT 130, Hialeah Gardens FL 33018 · 786 740 3339
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs at preparation table across from cook line. Operator placed them inside reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw fish over pot with cooked beans inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw fish to a different shelf no over cooked beans.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on refrigerated table across from grill, sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) according to Cooke placed 90 minutes ago. Operator added ice bags to food items to cool dawn.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pot with cooked beans prepared 2 days ago according to cook, no date labeled. Operator labeled food container with preparation date.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on walk in cooler behind shelves and freezer soiled with food residue.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking on prep area, and cook line. Manager coached employees on eating or drinking in authorized areas only.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on back area wet floors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty, gaskets in reach in cooler soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on drying boards.
Stored food not covered. Observed open container with raw beef inside. Operator covered beef container.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed microwave rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed inside walk in cooler behind shelves soiled walls food residue.
Feb 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks at preparation table across from cook line and at preparation table across from walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Old labels stuck on containers by dishwasher area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed throughout kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wall in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the hand wash sink located at cook line next to the ice machine. Operator cleaned it on site.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strip not available.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White long cutting board along the prep cooler located at cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container stored on the prep table at cook line. Employee removed it.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knife store between the prep table and the reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed it on site.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris and grease buildup underneath the preparation table located by the storage area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, cooler located across from the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Oct 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board attached to the prep cooler at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at cook line gaskets soiled. Observed dust accumulation on the storage shelf above the prep cooler by the walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 3, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee used his phone at preparation area and did not remove gloves. Instructed employee to remove gloves at washed hands and placed new gloves on and he did.
Food manager certification expired. 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 food manager certification expired for Massiel Robledo 9-11-2023.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with seasoning with labeled as specified by law at dry storage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks at preparation table across from cook line and at preparation table across from walk in cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage bags around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the reach in coolers at kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Old labels stuck on containers by dishwasher area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed throughout kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed calamari at reach in cooler across walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed wall in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher Machine chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed prob thermometer old soil residue buildup.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw Tilapia stored over cooked beans.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler observed raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); raw seafood mix (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork chunks (46F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50 F - Cold Holding), employee and manager stated that this unit was under 41 F less than 4 hours ago, that the temperature in the unit went up due to the door being open for a long period of time. Instructed manager to check unit and also to maintain and monitor temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On a storage shelf above the preparation table at prep area observed W40 chemical spray near clean equipments. Manager removed it on site.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not available.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in the kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board attached to the prep cooler at cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's water bottle stored on preparation table at cook line, manager removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler at cook line gaskets soiled. Observed dust accumulation on the storage shelf above the prep cooler by the walk in cooler.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under orange juice machine in the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in the kitchen.
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs at preparation table across from cook line. Operator placed them inside reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles soiled by dishwasher area soiled. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks at preparation table across from cook line and at preparation table across from walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of steak not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled by cook line. Observed fan guard at walk in cooler soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled in walk in cooler. Observed wall soiled behind dishwasher.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout the establishment.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed manager walked in the establishment and began to handle food without washing hands. Instructed manager to wash hands before engaging with food.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in walk in cooler and walk in freezer located by dishwasher in disrepair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler located across cook line in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach cooler located across from cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers with raw chicken and raw steak no covered in reach in cooler, located across from cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with raw chicken and raw shrimp not labeled in walk in cooler. Operator placed label.
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