Toro
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Toro eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Roxbury average 83, so Toro trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels @ bar handsink. Provide and maintain at all times for proper handwashing
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils inside ice machine / grease build up inside cooking line refrigerated unit on compressor / fan. Thoroughly clean to remove soils / grease build up
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide chlorine test strips for low temp bar dish machine and proivde quats sanitizer for wiping cloths. Both test OK with inspector kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provided most current pest control report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked potatoes stored next to handsink without barrier. Disussed with PIC to remove and ensure food are properly stored away from soils
590.003/3-305.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no barrier between handsink and prep table @ grill station. Provide to prevent contamination
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired August 2025. Discussed with PIC to schedule hood cleaning immediately and submit confirmation to the health division. PIC stated filters are cleaned in house 3X per week
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles inside cook line refrigerated unit without identification. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired January 2025. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning company for immediate services to hood system and submit confirmation upon scheduling to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.14-C
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May 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cut sweet potatoes and cooked ribs stored in walk in cooler between 46F-53F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. Discarded
590.003/3-501.16-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed shell stock tags filled in completely and out of order. Please maintain in chronological order per regulations
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed few immature flies near warewashing area and restrooms. Provide updated pest control report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired January 2025. Instructed PIC to contact hood cleaning company for immediate services to hood system and submit confirmation upon scheduling to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food debris on top of high temp dish machine. Clean to remove all debris
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler not fully operating. Contact refrigeration company for immediate services to compressor
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Dec 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cut cooked potatoes / empanadas / ham stored between 45F-65F in reach in units at cooking line. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed temperatures being recorded with bare hand contact. Discussed with Chef to ensure clean gloves are used while handling of all foods. COS
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no irreversible thermometer for high temp machine. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils inside ice machine along ice chute. Clean to remove all soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed smoky substance coming from rear hand sink after running water. Contact licensed plumber for repairs
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers / squeeze bottles throughout kitchen area unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all paper towel dispensers at all hand sinks are operational
590.004/4-501.11-C
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May 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired April 2024. Schedule cleaning immediately and submit confirmation to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
May 31, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak around grease trap. Repair
590.005/5-402.12-C
95
May 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked cut potatoes stored outside of refrigeration @ 70F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC stored in walk in unit @ 39F. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak around grease trap. Repair
590.005/5-402.12-C
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Aug 30, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple immature flies around coffee and bar areas. Contact licensed pest control for immediate remedies and provide a detailed report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed interior walls / exterior of ice machine with soils. Clean to remove all soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing signage missing. Provide in all restrooms
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toro on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toro?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Toro.
How does Toro compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Toro most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Toro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Toro have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Toro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Toro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Toro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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