EL TORO MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL
3015 SW PINE ISLAND RD STE 117
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - 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. Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook drinking on cook line. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scooper was removed from ice bin. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The operator removed the ice scoop from ice bin. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled across from cook line.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing beside cook line used as a dump sink.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside cook line.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of onions on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/5/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).