TORERO’S BRAZILIAN CHURRASCARIA
15544 SW 72 STREET, (15540/44/48)
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
8
Basic
15
Total
23
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed accumulation of debris in three compartment sink.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior soiled.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in back preparation room. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards in kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed three compartment sink spray nozzle in disrepair at bar.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair in back preparation area near back exit door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler at back of establishment. Also observed plastic containers of water and soda stored on floor in bar area.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between three compartment sink and wall.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from stove.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers across from stove.
- 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed unwrapped single service straws stored on bar not protected from contamination.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in kitchen near three compartment sink.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen and bar area.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled across from stove. Also observed can opener soiled in back preparation room.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon and cup stored in handwashing at bar. **Repeat Violation**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar. **Repeat Violation**
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container of sugar and coffee unlabeled at bar. Also observed bottle of oil unlabeled at stove.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and potato salad stored in walk in cooler not date marked. As per operator, the food was cooked over 24 hours ago.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Franq hired more than 60 days with no proof of training.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 23 total violations (0 high priority, 8 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 12/26/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
10
Basic
3
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not nonabsorbant at kitchen, meat preparation room and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at reach in cooler across from grill at 47F. **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at meat preparation room soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed bartender enter bar area and began scooping ice and handling unwrapped single service straws, no hand wash. **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 ribs stored over opened package of tostones at reach in freezer. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from grill at cook line. As per employee, less than 1 hour. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed on approved plans hand sink at cook line located across from mop sink was removed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored inside hand sink at room behind stage. **Warning**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Manager Jose hired more than 30 days, no proof of manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand sink at bar. **Warning**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage room converted to meat preparation room with slicer, reach in cooler, hand sink and preparation table. Observed customer salad and side buffett added at dining area. **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. Observed food employees Sergio and Yoel employed more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **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**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at hand sink at bar. **Warning**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for cooked meats at cook line and side and salad buffet at customer area. **Warning**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush stored inside container of garlic sauce at cook line. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/26/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 10 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and non absorbent at meat preparation room, kitchen and ware washing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and non absorbent at meat preparation room, kitchen and ware washing areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and non absorbent at meat preparation room, kitchen and ware washing areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed ceiling not smooth and non absorbent at meat preparation room, kitchen and ware washing areas. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment converted dry storage room to meat processing room, no handwashing sink located inside room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment converted dry storage room to meat processing room, no handwashing sink located inside room. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment converted dry storage room to meat processing room, no handwashing sink located inside room. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed establishment converted dry storage room to meat processing room, no handwashing sink located inside room. **Admin Complaint**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment converted dry storage room to meat processing room, no handwashing sink located inside room. Observed hand sinks removed at cook line and ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Observed establishment converted dry storage room to meat processing room with reach in cooler, 2 preparation tables and slicer. No handwashing sink located inside room. Observed hand sinks removed at cook line and ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Observed establishment converted dry storage room to meat processing room, no handwashing sink located inside room. Observed hand sinks removed at ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed establishment converted dry storage room to meat processing room, no handwashing sink located inside room. Observed establishment added buffet to dining area, not on approved plans. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and non absorbent at meat preparation room, kitchen and ware washing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and non absorbent at meat preparation room, kitchen and ware washing areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and non absorbent at meat preparation room, kitchen and ware washing areas. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment converted dry storage room to meat processing room, no handwashing sink located inside room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment converted dry storage room to meat processing room, no handwashing sink located inside room. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment converted dry storage room to meat processing room, no handwashing sink located inside room. **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sinks removed at cook line and ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sinks removed at cook line and ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed at ware washing area. **Admin Complaint**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment converted dry storage room to meat processing room, no handwashing sink located inside room. Observed hand sinks removed at cook line and ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Observed establishment converted dry storage room to meat processing room with reach in cooler, 2 preparation tables and slicer. No handwashing sink located inside room. Observed hand sinks removed at cook line and ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Observed establishment converted dry storage room to meat processing room, no handwashing sink located inside room. Observed hand sinks removed at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).