El Toro Loco Churrascaria 8 Street
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
74
Score
El Toro Loco Churrascaria 8 Street appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 9, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Miami restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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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**
03A-02-5
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**
03B-01-6
74
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and bar. Operator provided the soap.
31B-03-4
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**
16-59-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area and bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in outside walk in cooler.
14-17-4
90
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of butane fuel on sandwich preparation table. Employee removed the can. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler and inside outside cooler.
14-17-4
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**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed shared dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
74
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Can opener soiled, Employee cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
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**
24-05-4
78
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chorizo (87F - Hot Holding); employee reheated food.cooked chorizo (167F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked pork belly in shelves inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pans stored on hand wash sink in kitchen area.
31A-09-4
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in hand wash sink at the front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of raw sweet potatoes stored outside, as per employee they just received the merchandise. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container at the front counter. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soup fan covers in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) employee discarded solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white and brown sugar container not labeled with common name. At the front counter. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); assorted lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). Manager refill ice bath and put ice bags on top of food at the time of the inspection.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice from customer drinks inside front hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas stored between magnet for knives above 3 com sink. Employee removed during inspection.
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of ice for drinks not covered stored next to front hand wash sink. Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine at 200ppm. Manager diluted solution at 50ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Toro Loco Churrascaria 8 Street last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Toro Loco Churrascaria 8 Street on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Toro Loco Churrascaria 8 Street?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Toro Loco Churrascaria 8 Street.
How does El Toro Loco Churrascaria 8 Street compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Toro Loco Churrascaria 8 Street most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has El Toro Loco Churrascaria 8 Street's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Toro Loco Churrascaria 8 Street have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Toro Loco Churrascaria 8 Street 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 El Toro Loco Churrascaria 8 Street inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Toro Loco Churrascaria 8 Street is inspected around three times per year on average.
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