EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA
11381 SW 40 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/24/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no vehicle license number affixed. Coached operator on placement. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Person in charge diluted solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-14-4:High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed person in charge handle register and then handle clean utensils at fryer. Coached operator on proper handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw lamb. Operator rearranged products properly. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-01-4:Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required.
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scooper in water at 75F on shelf above steam table.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Observed splash guard missing at between 3 compartment sink and hand sink.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at 3 compartment sink.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Observed nonfood-grade scraper on cutting board.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed outside of MFDV storage shed containing pressure cooker, metal storage containers, glass storage containers and cooking pot. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed outside of MFDV storage shed containing cooking pot. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed outside of MFDV storage shed containing cooking pot. Admin Complaint
- 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pressure cooker, plastic and metal storage containers and cooking pot stored outside of MFDV at storage shed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed outside of mobile unit, storage shed containing cooking pots. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed outside of mobile unit, storage shed containing cooking pots. Admin Complaint
- 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed outside of mobile unit 2 storage sheds with 2 reach in freezers containing raw beef, yuca, cut fruit and tamales. Observed 4 storage cabinets outside of mobile unit containing rice, beans, sugar, flour, can beverages, cooking oil and food seasonings. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed 1 reach in cooler, reach in freezers and shed containing rice, beans and flour removed from storage sheds. Observed outside of mobile unit inside storage shed, reach in cooler containing single service containers of sauce. Observed can sodas inside reach in cooler located outside of mobile unit at storage shed. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed 1 reach in cooler, reach in freezers and shed containing rice, beans and flour removed from storage sheds. Observed outside of mobile unit inside storage shed, reach in cooler containing single service containers of sauce. Observed can sodas inside reach in cooler located outside of mobile unit at storage shed. Admin Complaint
- 51-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Admin Complaint
- 51-36-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed mobile unit resting on wood, no longer completely on ground. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed mobile unit resting on wood and wheels removed no longer completely on ground. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed mobile unit resting on wood and wheels removed no longer completely on ground. Admin Complaint
- 25-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside. Observed single service trays and napkins stored outside of MFDV at storage cabinet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed outside of mobile unit at storage shed containing single service bags, cutlery and metal pans. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed outside of mobile unit at storage shed containing single service bags, cutlery and metal pans. Admin Complaint
- 08B-63-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 2 reach in freezers and reach in cooler outside of MFDV. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed reach in cooler containing single service sauces at storage shed located outside of mobile unit. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed reach in cooler containing single service sauces at storage shed located outside of mobile unit. Admin Complaint
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/Observed mobile unit unable to obtain a satisfactory inspection and the temporary license due to several food items stored outside the MFDV, utilities like water and power connected permanent to the unit MFDV raised resting on blocks not mobile. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed mobile unit unable to obtain a satisfactory inspection and the temporary license due to several food items stored outside the MFDV, utilities like water and power connected permanent to the unit MFDV raised resting on blocks not mobile. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed mobile unit unable to obtain a satisfactory inspection and the temporary license due to several food items stored outside the MFDV, utilities like water and power connected permanent to the unit MFDV raised resting on blocks not mobile. Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: 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. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: 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. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed outside of MFDV storage shed containing pressure cooker, metal storage containers, glass storage containers and cooking pot. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed outside of MFDV storage shed containing cooking pot. Admin Complaint
- 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pressure cooker, plastic and metal storage containers and cooking pot stored outside of MFDV at storage shed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed outside of mobile unit, storage shed containing cooking pots. Admin Complaint
- 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed outside of mobile unit 2 storage sheds with 2 reach in freezers containing raw beef, yuca, cut fruit and tamales. Observed 4 storage cabinets outside of mobile unit containing rice, beans, sugar, flour, can beverages, cooking oil and food seasonings. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed 1 reach in cooler, reach in freezers and shed containing rice, beans and flour removed from storage sheds. Observed outside of mobile unit inside storage shed, reach in cooler containing single service containers of sauce. Observed can sodas inside reach in cooler located outside of mobile unit at storage shed. Admin Complaint
- 51-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Admin Complaint
- 51-36-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed mobile unit resting on wood, no longer completely on ground. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed mobile unit resting on wood and wheels removed no longer completely on ground. Admin Complaint
- 25-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside. Observed single service trays and napkins stored outside of MFDV at storage cabinet. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed outside of mobile unit at storage shed containing single service bags, cutlery and metal pans. Admin Complaint
- 08B-63-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 2 reach in freezers and reach in cooler outside of MFDV. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed reach in cooler containing single service sauces at storage shed located outside of mobile unit. Admin Complaint
- 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/Observed mobile unit unable to obtain a satisfactory inspection and the temporary license due to several food items stored outside the MFDV, utilities like water and power connected permanent to the unit MFDV raised resting on blocks not mobile. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed mobile unit unable to obtain a satisfactory inspection and the temporary license due to several food items stored outside the MFDV, utilities like water and power connected permanent to the unit MFDV raised resting on blocks not mobile. Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: 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. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: 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. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-24-4:Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed outside of MFDV storage shed containing pressure cooker, metal storage containers, glass storage containers and cooking pot.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pressure cooker, plastic and metal storage containers and cooking pot stored outside of MFDV at storage shed.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones on cutting board. Employees removed phones and sanitized cutting boards. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed outside of mobile unit 2 storage sheds with 2 reach in freezers containing raw beef, yuca, cut fruit and tamales. Observed 4 storage cabinets outside of mobile unit containing rice, beans, sugar, flour, can beverages, cooking oil and food seasonings.
- 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis.
- 51-36-1:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed mobile unit resting on wood, no longer completely on ground.
- 25-11-5:Basic - Single-service articles stored outside. Observed single service trays and napkins stored outside of MFDV at storage cabinet.
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 2 reach in freezers and reach in cooler outside of MFDV.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee cleaning outside dining area and then entered the mobile unit and donned gloves before washing hands.
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/Observed mobile unit unable to obtain a satisfactory inspection and the temporary license due to several food items stored outside the MFDV, utilities like water and power connected permanent to the unit MFDV raised resting on blocks not mobile.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers of degreaser and bleach stored with plastic containers of cooking oil.
- 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.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray with coffee pot and cups stored inside hand sink. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 51-22-4:Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed address provided for commissary is parking lot.
- 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. Observed establishment offers beef undercooked, no consumer advisory posted.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).