EL TORO MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL
3015 SW PINE ISLAND RD STE 117, Cape Coral FL 33991 · 239.558.5181
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers and boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer and containers of onions on floor in walk-in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cough medicine on prep table. The operator removed the bottle of medicine from prep table.
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/
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken not date marked in walk-in Cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. The open drink was removed from cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knives was removed from between equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door on cook line.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touching face and arms while engaging in food preparation. Educated operator in proper handwashing and not touching face or cloths while engaging in food preparation.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over processed shrimp in walk-in freezer. The chef is moving the processed shrimp above the raw beef in walk-in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across from cook line soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knives was removed from between reach-in cooler and prep table.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice.
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. See Stop Sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator cleaning utensils in handwashing sink on cook line. Educated operator to only use handwashing sink for handwashing only.
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 walk-in cooler ambient temperature 48F.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook drinking on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions on floor in walk-in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scooper was removed from ice bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook on cell phone checking messages while in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled across from cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing beside cook line used as a dump sink.
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/. The Manager arrived during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside cook line.
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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner printed out and is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef and shredded chicken in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The operator removed the ice scoop from ice bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operators on cook line touching cloths and aprons while engaging in food preparation. Educated operators on proper hand washing and not touching cloths and aprons while engaging in food preparation.
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of onions on floor in walk-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle 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.