EL TOQUE LATIN RESTAURANT
1015 STATE RD 436 STE# 153
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
18
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.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's and woman's restroom do not fully self close
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating in kitchen on top of rear in freezer
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door near restrooms
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under kitchen entrance hand wash sink
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -drain line for kitchen entrance hand wash sink in disrepair
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe for walk in cooler blower unit leaking
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 live small flying insects at cooks like -1 live small flying insect at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -7 containers of shredded meat dated 3/31 and 4/11 -beans dated 4/7
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -7 containers of shredded meat dated 3/31 and 4/11 -beans dated 4/7
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell egg left on cooking equipment 74F, operator moved to cold holding unit
- 01B-17-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. -2 containers of shredded chicken no date mark
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at walk in cooler blocked by chair
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink next to walk in cooler
- 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. -2 containers of shredded meat not date marked
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -fry oil stored on floor in dry storage room
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -RIC in kitchen
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -paper bags stored on floor in dry storage room
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw meet not commercially packets stored with RTE foods
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/22/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - ice machine moved, kitchen equipment moved, mop sink moved, hand wash sink moved Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Verified with Plan Review, no applications found. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
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.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - dry seasoning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee hat on deli sheets on storage rack Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw pork over dressings in walk in cooler
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - shredded chicken date marked 3/13
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. - shredded chicken date marked 3/13
- 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 to operator
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - ice machine moved, kitchen equipment moved, mop sink moved, hand wash sink moved
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's restroom - women's restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - ice machine moved, kitchen equipment moved, mop sink moved, hand wash sink moved Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's restroom - women's restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - at front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - mop sink no, water not connected, plumbing not connected Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - ice machine moved, kitchen equipment moved, mop sink moved, hand wash sink moved Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's restroom - women's restroom Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - at front counter Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - jugs of fry oil Warning
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - mop sink no, water not connected, plumbing not connected Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw shell eggs over plantains Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sour cream held overnight(47F - Cold Holding); chicken held overnight (49F - Cold Holding); beef held overnight (48F) Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - cleaning chemicals on shelf over can sodas in back storage room Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - ice machine moved, kitchen equipment moved, mop sink moved, hand wash sink moved Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - next to ice machine Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. - burgers. Provide sign and manager put on wall. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).