EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA
With 2 documented inspections, EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA in CUTLER BAY has achieved a 1.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
18503 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY 33190
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13571556
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice inside ice machine soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed ice inside ice machine soiled. **Time Extended**
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed both bathroom inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed two Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards 2 red, 2 greens, 1 blue, 1 white that has cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed white cutting board at prep table that has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler inside kitchen area. Observed reach in cooler in poor repair in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed reach in cooler in poor repair in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe a gap at exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observe a gap at exit door. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed missing tile in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe ice buildup in reach in freezer in bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observe ice buildup in reach in freezer in bar area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed faucet at three compartment sink soiled. Operator cleaned the faucet. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed dumpster lid open. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer with moldy-like substance at the right of kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed reach in freezer with moldy-like substance at the right of kitchen entrance **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Observed shelves with rust in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13542550
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice inside ice machine soiled. Warning
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at kitchen area. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable inside kitchen area, operator needs to replace it. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tile missing above the walk in cooler. Warning
- 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 reach in cooler next to three compartment sink with a temperature of 60F and standing water. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards 2 red, 2 greens, 1 blue, 1 white that has cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler inside kitchen area. Observed reach in cooler in poor repair in the kitchen area. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe a gap at exit door. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile in kitchen area. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe ice buildup in reach in freezer in bar area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed faucet at three compartment sink soiled. Operator cleaned the faucet. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Warning
- 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed plumbing system improperly installed, faucet is outside the mop sink. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer with moldy-like substance at the right of kitchen entrance. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust in walk in cooler. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to walk in cooler. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. Warning