EL TORO MEXICAN FOOD
15202 NW 147TH DR STE 1100, Alachua FL 32615 · 386.418.1039
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved chicken below.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (45,47F - Cold Holding) items in door of reach in cooler in middle of kitchen, other items deep in cooler were 41F or below, operator moved pico to the back of cooler.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at Handwash sink by dirty dish drop off area, operator turned hot water on.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line with burn marks.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Side of reach in cooler by steam well soiled with food splash. -Sides of fryers and oven soiled with grease build up. -Clean dish rack soiled with dust outside of the walk in cooler. -Cooling rack used as dry storage at beginning of cooks line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In the bottom of the reach in cooler on cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with dust behind ice machine.
Dec 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Taco beef in microwave being reheated not covered
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk opened 12/7 per manager not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea machine has white crust accumulated on tip of liquid discharge spout Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink by dishwash area full of ice and lemon slice. employee removed ice and lemon slice. Handwash sink on cookline blocked by broom. employee removed broom
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled Card board used as signs to identify food hanging from shelves in walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored with cooking oil on dry good storage rack and sombrero on soft drink syrup boxes. Dishwasher apron hanging on clean ware rack. Manager removed all items.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Chip basket with food grade paper in each basket not protected on cookline.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( onions ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( milk ) in walk in cooler.
Aug 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw portioned Chicken stored over beef, shrimp, and queso. Manager moved Chicken to the bottom of the reach in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. rice in microwave being reheated not covered
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals in closet in men's rooms stored over paper towel rolls. Manager flipped items
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice machine above delector
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in handwash sink next to dishmachine area.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Tortilla soup dated 8/12 in walk-in-cooler was frozen on 8/12 and thawed on 8/21. No written record of freezing and thaw dates
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard labels used and ziptied to shelves in walk-in-cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sombreros stored above soft drink syrup boxes. Manager moved sombreros
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer by walk-in-cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control food stored with handle touching food ( sugar )
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan protection cage has accumulation of dust.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( tomato, peppers, lemons ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Cheese ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved cheese t upper shelf.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. floor soiled with accumulation of dirt behind ice machine
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops stored in wait station crock pot, 117F. Manager turned crock pot to high, 138F.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Queso cheese being reheated in cook line microwave without cover. Employee placed plastic cover on container to continue reheating queso cheese.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate for kitchen ice machine. Hot water nozzle for wait station coffee machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bag of roasted corn stored in walk-in cooler. Employee stated roasted corn was prepared on 1/10. Employee placed proper date on roasted corn.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table across from kitchen ice machine. Employee drink on reach-in freezer at end of cook line. Manager had employees place drinks where on table for employee belongings.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf across from dish machine.
Soiled floors/carpeting. Floor underneath shelves in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken being thawed at room temperature on reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler. Manager had employee place chicken in walk-in cooler to continue thawing.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket next to kitchen exit, 200 ppm. Manager added water to bucket, 75 ppm.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2024.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chili stored in walk-in cooler dated 7/23. Manager stated item was placed in reach-in freezer after being prepared and was placed in walk-in cooler two days prior. Employee placed proper date on item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Aluminum to go pan stored on shelf next to back door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above clean dishes. Manager had employee remove drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee pack of cigarettes on shelf next to bag of rice underneath kitchen prep table. Employee removed pack of cigarettes during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Container of salsa in back of kitchen. Employee placed container on table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen next to kitchen exit to dining room, 200 ppm. Manager had employee add water to bucket, 75 ppm.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection 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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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes in dish area then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket on floor in front of walk-in cooler, chlorine sanitizer 200+ppm. Employee changed sanitizer water, 75 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate of kitchen ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above hand washing sink in dish area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Pot of onions stored on cook line floor. Employee placed onions on prep table in back of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack in back of kitchen. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Outside of ice machine.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in front of walk-in cooler. Employee placed bucket underneath sanitizer bucket.
Sep 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 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. Employee in dish area handled dirty dishes and then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored in reach-in freezer across from dish machine. Manager discarded employee food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee compact stored on dry storage shelf at end of cook line. Manager removed compact.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor in front of fryer. Employee placed cooking oil on shelf.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on prep table across from ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between doors of reach-in cooler across from grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles for cans of chips. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler gasket.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored at end of cook line. Manager turned containers over.
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.