El Toro Loco Churrascaria

301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132

Other

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Toro Loco Churrascaria has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting El Toro Loco Churrascaria on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (115F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding unit as per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator to raise the temperature during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soap bottles inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over plastic containers with red-sauce and chimichurri. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.

12A-10-4

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed box of plastic utensils stored outside the food truck. Operator stored inside. **Corrected On-Site**

25-09-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 00 ppm. Recheck chlorine 50 ppm

21-07-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**

21-38-4

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (110F - Hot Holding) stored in hot unit. Operator turns on the heat. As per operator less than one hours. Operator stored inside the grill to be reheated to 165°. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Jan 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

05-10-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Technician on his way to fix it.

27-06-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Toro Loco Churrascaria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Toro Loco Churrascaria on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Toro Loco Churrascaria?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Toro Loco Churrascaria.

How does El Toro Loco Churrascaria compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Toro Loco Churrascaria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Toro Loco Churrascaria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Toro Loco Churrascaria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Toro Loco Churrascaria 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 Toro Loco Churrascaria inspected?

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

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