El Toro Loco Churrascaria
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2023, El Toro Loco Churrascaria has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cilantro mayo (52F - Cold Holding); lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). Operator add more ice to cold table. Final temperature cilantro mayo (43F - Cold Holding); lettuce (41F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at handwashing sink located in bar area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a knife inside a hand washing sink located at bar area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
70
Dec 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartar and yellowfin tuna tataki not identified on menu as raw items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Observed menu has not been updated to identify that tuna tartar and yellowfin tuna tatami are raw items.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler switch soiled gaskets. Observed main cook line are with soiled filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Observed several reach in cooler switch soiled gaskets. Observed main cook line are with soiled filters. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jul 29, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed torrija (milk dessert) (64F - Cold Holding) at the back kitchen prep area. As per operator, the product was made about five to ten minutes ago. Operator placed product inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket containing chlorine sanitizer inside hand wash station at the bar area. Operator removed from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartar and yellowfin tuna tataki not identified on menu as raw items. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash station located in the bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed several commercially processed packages containing raw tuna not removed from packaging while being thawed inside reach in cooler. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler switch soiled gaskets. Observed main cook line are with soiled filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottle located across the back cook line containing oil with no label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
55
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by trash can at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna thawing inside reduce oxygen package. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine with handle in contact with ice. Operator properly placed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
82
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on floor under 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on floor under 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
82
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per manager, they were place there at 11am. Operate placed cheese in cooler for rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on floor under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by garbage can at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
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. As per operator,there are no physical copies of the certificates at this location. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting above three compartment sink **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table at bar area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cup stored on preparation table across from stove. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment. **Warning**
06-09-1
47
Jan 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
78
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 Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Toro Loco Churrascaria?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” 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?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Toro Loco Churrascaria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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 four times per year on average.
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