EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA
10201 HAMMOCKS BLVD STE 119
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/14/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).