El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
58
Score
El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill was last inspected on Dec 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Cape Coral restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken not date marked in walk-in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knives was removed from between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. The open drink was removed from cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
61
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook on cell phone checking messages while in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled across from cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing beside cook line used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. The Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside cook line.
31B-02-4
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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner printed out and is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef and shredded chicken in walk-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The operator removed the ice scoop from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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Jul 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operators on cook line touching cloths and aprons while engaging in food preparation. Educated operators on proper hand washing and not touching cloths and aprons while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of onions on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
45
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of tomato sauce on can rack.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (44F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager moved raw beef into walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved produce to another reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator discarded open drink from reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill.
How does El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill 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 Mexican Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Toro Mexican Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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