El Toro Loco Churrascaria

12795 Sw 137 Ave, Miami, FL 33186

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

El Toro Loco Churrascaria has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting El Toro Loco Churrascaria on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in coolers raw beef stored on same tray as raw pork. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on shelf in storage container chimmychurry (74F - Cold Holding). As per operator less than 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed for no employee. Employees placed hats. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bag of raw beef stored over yuca balls in reach in freezer. **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink. Operator provided dish soap. **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired for Ivo Darren 6/18/2020. Only manager available. **Warning**

53A-03-7

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket inside hand wash sink. Employee removed bucket from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties stored above cooked beef located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-02-6

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**

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer and cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair, standing unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

35B-01-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed exhaust fan cover soiled . **Warning**

36-50-4

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair, standing unit. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above sauces located in the standing reach in freezer opposite the steam table. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,unit by the hand wash sink.

14-11-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

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

50-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

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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 Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three 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 70 out of 100, which is lower 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 two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Toro Loco Churrascaria 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 inspected?

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

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