El Toro Loco Churrascaria
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
45
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at El Toro Loco Churrascaria, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 29, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting El Toro Loco Churrascaria on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed baked potatoes (120F - Hot Holding) inside warmer drawers at front counter, as per operator for 2 hours.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb missing vacuum breaker next to mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground beef patties stored over unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over bread inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator properly relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Eduardo.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
45
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna stored over unwashed tomatoes inside walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding) at prep area. As per operator for two hours. Operator added more ice to ice bath. Observed diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator for one hour. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker
29-42-4
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. Observed no proof of employee training for all employees.
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining walk in cooler shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted on top of ice machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in back prep area in disrepair. No TCS items stored inside. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in back prep area in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor inside dry storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel stored on top of cutting board.
21-12-4
39
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following foods stored inside: cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding); lettuce mix (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there for less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator placed items under ice and will call technician. **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 at steam table: Mac and cheese (112F - Hot Holding); corn (116F - Hot Holding); tamales (112F - Hot Holding); baked potato (90F - Hot Holding). As per operator, items are cooked and placed at table; less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator turned up heat on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet in kitchen.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air vent in warewash area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooer at front counter with ambient temperature of 65F. The following foods stored inside: cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding); lettuce mix (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been there for less than 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator placed items under ice and will call technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled in warewash area.
16-21-4
55
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
90
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 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 ground meat over precooked pork belly stored inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed item and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container with peeled onions stored on the floor in front of the hand sink. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **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 fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with peeled onions stored on the floor in front of the hand sink. Employee removed item. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at preparation area.
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Feb 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked ground meat (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 12 hours. Operator discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked ground meat (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 12 hours. Operator discarded item.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with operator, and provided email handout. Operator printed handout, and placed in kitchen wall. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stored pots not inverted, located near three compartment sink. Operator removed them, and placed them correctly.
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, located at cooking line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine at 0 ppm , corrected, dishwasher primed machine to 100 ppm of chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching garbage can with gloves on and not changing gloves as needed corrected action taken , inspector discussed with operator proper glove changing between duties. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sinks blocked by fan in kitchen area, and sink in drink station area blocked by boxes, corrected employees removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table. Corrected, manager discarded drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handles, corrected, manager removed tongs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers in dish wash area .
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine with old debris
16-21-4
52
Sep 16, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over bell peppers inside the walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: At the time of the callback inspection observed raw beef stored over bell peppers inside the walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Daniela, Laura, Eduardo, Genesis as per operator employed over 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: At the time of the callback inspection Daniela, Laura, Eduardo, Genesis as per operator employed over 60 days. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed copies of employee certificates for Miguel Saldivia and Saire Narrasco. No original copies provided. FRLA. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: At the time of the callback inspection observed copies of employee certificates for Miguel Saldivia and Saire Narrasco. No original copies provided. **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
70
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
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 Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Toro Loco Churrascaria?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four 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 45 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 six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Toro Loco Churrascaria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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.
Nearby Restaurants