EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA

10201 HAMMOCKS BLVD STE 119

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8996133

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Observed raw tuna thawing inside reduce oxygen package. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine with handle in contact with ice. Operator properly placed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by trash can at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on floor under 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on floor under 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/4/2024

  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Observed tuna that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment. Warning
  • 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 cup stored on preparation table across from stove. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting above three compartment sink Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table at bar area. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per manager, they were place there at 11am. Operate placed cheese in cooler for rapid chill. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on floor under 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by garbage can at kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per operator,there are no physical copies of the certificates at this location. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8577963

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8560752

  • 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
  • 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. As per owner water heater needs gas.
  • 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.