EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA 8 STREET LLC
EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA 8 STREET LLC has 6 health inspections on file for its MIAMI location, with an overall rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
13800 SW 8 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13493120
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flan; (46F - Cold Holding); torrejas with milk (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese mix (124F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (119F - Hot Holding) on shelve over stove. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 8/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10941959
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area and bar.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and bar. Operator provided the soap.
- 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator suspended the use and started to set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 2/7/2025
Inspection Date: 7/30/2024
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at grill.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Once employee drink inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager removed the drink. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 25ppm). Employee added chlorine, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 4/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8604003
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 ice cream scoops in standing water 73F on desserts station. Employe heated the water retest 174F. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed shared dumpster lid open.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler and inside outside cooler.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of butane fuel on sandwich preparation table. Employee removed the can. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359042
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls at front counter not inverted. Employee inverted bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup with water on prep area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Can opener soiled, Employee cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (786) 717-7020
Website: http://eltoroloco.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(15,043 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
Location
View on Google MapsRestaurant Features
Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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