EL TORO LOCO SEAFOOD
1930 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33135 · (786)717-7020
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2024
4 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter, flip-top reach in cooler: cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator, placed the cooked pork inside the empty slot inside the reach in cooler 1 hour before the inspection.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By t(e ice machine.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter, flip-top reach in cooler: cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator, placed the cooked pork inside the empty slot inside the reach in cooler 1 hour before the inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter: cooler with sushi rice blocking the hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the cookline.
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. FRLA: Mio expires 08/02/25.
In-use tongs and ladles stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reach-in cooler at the front counter and stand up reach in freezer in the kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by a cart with a rice cooker at the front counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed immediately.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees inside the first unisex restroom. Discussed with the operator and provided handwashing signs.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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