TOREROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT II
6588 N STATE RD 7 UNIT B116, Coconut Creek FL 33073 · 919.815.1114
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked lamb date marked 7-6 in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023045338 | Aug 10, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2022034479 | Jun 27, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in back chips room, ice was being dumped in handwashing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above microwave damaged.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents over cook line dusty
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. Thawed salmon still in sealed oxygen reduced packaging. Chef removed salmon and started removing salmon from reduced oxygen packaging.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom without a covered waste receptacle
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open and use employee drink in reach in cooler next to customer food. Employee discarded
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in cracks by reach in coolers on the cook line
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink next to fryers. Employee discarded
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Four draw cooler at cook line at beef (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding), chef stated items were prepped two hours ago, moved items to walk in cooler to check cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by cook line had a box of several different items in box. Employee removed box from handwashing sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue chemicals not labeled. Employee labeled bottle
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen have a heavy layer of dust from the ceiling air vent.
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 after being thawed. Salmon still in reduced oxygen packaging not removed after being thawed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on the cook line my wearing a hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Box of unwashed lettuce on the floor in walk in cooler. Chef picked box
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink by cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled. Employee labeled flour containers.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 email
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Employee labeled bottles
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine looks like there is mold like substance by the ice chute
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustics ceiling tiles over dishwasher are stained and look as if they mey fall.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has dried food Debi's in machine. Employee cleaned machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing station at cook line
Oct 31, 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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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. There is not a one inch air gap at the drain pipe from the dishwasher
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 emailed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl used on cook line chef discarded
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of employee drink in cooler where food for customers is stored. Chef discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef and scallops on the counter thawing out. Chef put items in walk-in cooler to thaw.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin not marked with name. Chef put the name of the item on the container
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No pare towels at front bar. Manager refilled
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Manager inverted all take out plates and containers
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers were on top shelf not inverted, manager moved items.
Stored food not covered. Large container of taco shells on top of shelf not covered
Aug 10, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Aug 9, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at salsa verde in walk in cooler date marked 7-29. Employee states item was cooked 4 days ago and label was not removed. Employee discarded
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in crumb catcher of front booth in dining room. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Observed 1 live roach under shelving directly above cook line flip top cooler. Observed 2 live roaches inside of gasket at drawers under flat top unit on cook line. Observed 1 live roach inside of bowl at ware washing area. Observed 1 live roach in crease where wall meets triple sink in ware washing area.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed at milk in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator states item was opened yesterday but was unable to pin point the time it was opened. Operator date marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup used to dispense cheese on cook line
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach behind low top single burner stove to the left of cook line in kitchen. Operator removed. Observed 1 dead roach on ground in between hot holding cabinets on cook line. Operator removed Observed 5 dead roaches inside of filter door on drawers under flat top unit on cook line. Observed 2 dead roaches inside of control device at triple sink in ware washing area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch.
Food stored on floor. Juices on floor at bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line stove
Objectionable odors in ware washing area of the establishment.
Stored food not covered. Beans at freezer in side prep area. Taquitos and peeled onions at walk-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in side prep area.
Jul 18, 2023□ 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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Objectionable odors in ware washing area of the establishment.
Jul 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beef cooling overnight (57°F-64°F - Cooling) stored in walk in cooler. Item was prepared yesterday and has been cooling overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beef cooling overnight (57°F-64°F - Cooling) stored in walk in cooler. Item was prepared yesterday and has been cooling overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked lamb date marked 7-6 in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee enter from outside wearing gloves and proceed to go to kitchen touch food contact surfaces/face with out changing gloves. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to change gloves/wash hands
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored under dripping water line. Uncovered cooked pork stored under dripping water in walk in cooler. Observed water dripping into food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked birria (47°F); cooked chicken Taquito (48°F); sour cream (48°F); cooked beef (49°F); cooked chicken (45°F); cooked peppers (48°F). Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale cheese in ice (60°F-63°F - Cold Holding) on cook line being held on top of ice. Ice not covering sides of pan. Operator states item has been out for approximately 2 hours. Operator added more ice and hurried pans in ice
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked my multiple items. Operator made accessible
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Dial probe thermometer calibrated at less than 30°F
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches on ground at bar area. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized
Food stored under dripping water line. Uncovered cooked pork stored under dripping water in walk in cooler. Observed water dripping into food. See Stop Sale
Objectionable odors in ware washing area of the establishment.
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