El Toro Loco Ranch
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
30
Score
El Toro Loco Ranch Llc, located at 16901 SW 177 Ave in Miami, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 17, 2026. This inspection resulted in 6 critical, 2 major, and 2 minor violations, including issues with a missing vacuum breaker and improper cold holding temperatures for ground beef. While this recent inspection indicated significant concerns, historical records show a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections for the Mexican/Latin restaurant.
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Inspections
6
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib connected to MFDV no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook ground beef (50F - Cold Holding) at reach cooler dated 4-16-26.
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. Observed cook ground beef (50F - Cold Holding) at reach cooler dated 4-16-26. Observed Employee removed product from reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 live flies landing on an open pack of bread near service window. Employee discarded bread. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in single service container raw pork stored on top mixed of onions and other chopped spices. Coach employee.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies flying on an open pack of bread near service window. Observed 4 live flies landing on paper towel dispenser. Observed 3 live flies landing on clean metal container used for pepper. Observed 4 live flies landing on reach in cooler door. Observed 5 live flies landing on single service container. Observed 2 live flies landing on clean cooking pans above handwash sink. Observed 2 live fly landing on clean plastic container and cutting board above the triple sink.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink used to stored buckets and other utilities. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service window open at time of inspection. Also observed back door open at time of the inspection.
35B-14-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flan not covered at reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
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Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); salad mix (46F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in coolers across cook line. Manager discarded products. As per manager products has been there for less than 2 hours. Observed toreria (48F - Cold Holding) as per manager product had been there since the day prior to the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed toreria (48F - Cold Holding) as per manager product had been there since the day prior to the inspection. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee engaging in food preparation put on gloves no handwash. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by chair. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
52
Oct 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Observed waste tank under MFDV is leaking water from waste tank onto the ground. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed waste tank under MFDV is leaking water from waste tank onto the ground. Waste water tank is missing. A bucket was placed under the 3CS. Once water reached a certain level the water started leaking onto the ground. **Time Extended**
28-03-4
95
Oct 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed propane tank stored on the ground outside of the food trunk unsecured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Observed waste tank under MFDV is leaking water from waste tank onto the ground. **Warning**
28-03-4
55
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on October 1, 2022.
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water next to three compartment sink and hand wash sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed some hood filters missing.
14-42-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
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