El Torero

5876 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

El Torero appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. El Torero was last inspected on Jan 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average for Tallahassee sits at 87, putting El Torero on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Mobile unit not mobile due to connection to awning and water/sewer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Mobile unit not moveable due to connection to awning. Operator has light cord connected from mobile unit to awning during time of call back. **Admin Complaint**
51-36-1
95
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf: 1/2 head of cut cabbage 71F, per employee cut 1 hour ago. Placed in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in plastic grocery bags. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed permanent connections to water and sewer. **Warning**
51-06-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Mobile unit not mobile due to connection to awning and water/sewer. **Warning**
51-36-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
64
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in freezer.
14-15-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- bean/pork mix 60F, cooked diced beef 66F (12:00-4:00).
03F-10-5
78
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Torero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Torero on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does El Torero compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

El Torero most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has El Torero's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Torero have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Torero means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Torero inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Torero is inspected around two times per year on average.