EL TORO LOCO RANCH
16901 SW 177 AVE, Miami FL 33187 · (786) 439-9847
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 live flies landing on an open pack of bread near service window. Employee discarded bread.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 20, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 18, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies flying on an open pack of bread near service window. Observed 4 live flies landing on paper towel dispenser. Observed 3 live flies landing on clean metal container used for pepper. Observed 4 live flies landing on reach in cooler door. Observed 5 live flies landing on single service container. Observed 2 live flies landing on clean cooking pans above handwash sink. Observed 2 live fly landing on clean plastic container and cutting board above the triple sink.
Apr 17, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies flying on an open pack of bread near service window. Observed 4 live flies landing on paper towel dispenser. Observed 3 live flies landing on clean metal container used for pepper. Observed 4 live flies landing on reach in cooler door. Observed 5 live flies landing on single service container. Observed 2 live flies landing on clean cooking pans above handwash sink. Observed 2 live fly landing on clean plastic container and cutting board above the triple sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in single service container raw pork stored on top mixed of onions and other chopped spices. Coach employee.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 live flies landing on an open pack of bread near service window. Employee discarded bread.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook ground beef (50F - Cold Holding) at reach cooler dated 4-16-26. Observed Employee removed product from reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook ground beef (50F - Cold Holding) at reach cooler dated 4-16-26.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib connected to MFDV no vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink used to stored buckets and other utilities. Employee removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service window open at time of inspection. Also observed back door open at time of the inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed flan not covered at reach in cooler.
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee engaging in food preparation put on gloves no handwash.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed toreria (48F - Cold Holding) as per manager product had been there since the day prior to the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); salad mix (46F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in coolers across cook line. Manager discarded products. As per manager products has been there for less than 2 hours. Observed toreria (48F - Cold Holding) as per manager product had been there since the day prior to the inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by chair.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Oct 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Observed waste tank under MFDV is leaking water from waste tank onto the ground.
Oct 17, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed propane tank stored on the ground outside of the food trunk unsecured.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Observed waste tank under MFDV is leaking water from waste tank onto the ground.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 7885 WEST 20 AVENUE., Hialeah — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Floor in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. Employee removed it.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 7885 WEST 20 AVENUE., Hialeah — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form was provided to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
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. Form was provided to operator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board not longer cleanable.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed some hood filters missing.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not identified.
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