EL TORO LOCO STEAKHOUSE
10501 SW 88 ST STE 101, Miami FL 33176 · (786)273-2888
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Discussed with operator, and provided email handout. Operator printed handout, and placed in kitchen wall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020057136 | Nov 3, 2020 | Feb 26, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground beef patties stored over unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over bread inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator properly relocated products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked potatoes (120F - Hot Holding) inside warmer drawers at front counter, as per operator for 2 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb missing vacuum breaker next to mop sink.
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. Observed employee training expired for Eduardo.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator labeled container.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
Aug 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna stored over unwashed tomatoes inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding) at prep area. As per operator for two hours. Operator added more ice to ice bath. Observed diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator for one hour.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for all employees.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining walk in cooler shelves.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on top of ice machine.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in back prep area in disrepair. No TCS items stored inside.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in back prep area in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor inside dry storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel stored on top of cutting board.
Feb 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
Feb 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following foods stored inside: cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding); lettuce mix (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there for less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator placed items under ice and will call technician.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table: Mac and cheese (112F - Hot Holding); corn (116F - Hot Holding); tamales (112F - Hot Holding); baked potato (90F - Hot Holding). As per operator, items are cooked and placed at table; less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator turned up heat on steam table.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet in kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled in warewash area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air vent in warewash area.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooer at front counter with ambient temperature of 65F. The following foods stored inside: cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding); lettuce mix (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there for less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator placed items under ice and will call technician.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
Nov 19, 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
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Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pitchers of juices with no labels
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 ground meat over precooked pork belly stored inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed item and placed it correctly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container with peeled onions stored on the floor in front of the hand sink. Employee removed it.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with peeled onions stored on the floor in front of the hand sink. Employee removed item.
Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at preparation area.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. cooked ground meat (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 12 hours. Operator discarded item.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked ground meat (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 12 hours. Operator discarded item.
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. Discussed with operator, and provided email handout. Operator printed handout, and placed in kitchen wall.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stored pots not inverted, located near three compartment sink. Operator removed them, and placed them correctly.
Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, located at cooking line. Operator removed it.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm, corrected, dishwasher primed machine to 100 ppm of chlorine
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching garbage can with gloves on and not changing gloves as needed corrected action taken, inspector discussed with operator proper glove changing between duties.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sinks blocked by fan in kitchen area, and sink in drink station area blocked by boxes, corrected employees removed items during inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine with old debris
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table. Corrected, manager discarded drink during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handles, corrected, manager removed tongs during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers in dish wash area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.