EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA

With 8 documented inspections, EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA in MIAMI has achieved a 3.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

12795 SW 137 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/23/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13571064

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for no employee. Employees placed hats. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in coolers raw beef stored on same tray as raw pork. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on shelf in storage container chimmychurry (74F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours.

12/18/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13570498

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/6/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10938955

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bag of raw beef stored over yuca balls in reach in freezer. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired for Ivo Darren 6/18/2020. Only manager available. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink. Operator provided dish soap. Warning

5/9/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10734660

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket inside hand wash sink. Employee removed bucket from inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

12/4/2024· 1y 4mo ago

1 basic

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed on standing reach in cooler handle. Repeat Violation

3/19/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8477192

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed for the door handle of the standing reach in cooler.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

11/6/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8477161

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/18/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8335039

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer and cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair, standing unit. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed exhaust fan cover soiled . Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties stored above cooked beef located in the standing reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Warning