El Toro Rojo Carne En Vara
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
33
Score
The most recent inspection for El Toro Rojo Carne En Vara, located at 6175 Reflections Blvd in Lantana, Florida, was conducted on January 16, 2026, and resulted in a High Risk score of 33. This inspection identified six critical and two major violations, including repeat offenses for unsanitized food-contact surfaces and the presence of live flying insects. Additionally, the establishment was operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations.
33
Jun 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
90
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
67
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
70
Violations — Jan 16, 2026 Inspection
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash cutting board with water and soap, no sanitizing, then placed cutting board at clean dish drying area. Advised operator to clean then sanitize cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 12 flies flying around in food truck. 1 landing on clean cutting board. 3 landing on clean containers storing cooked meat. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
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. At shelf above mini fryer: sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); garlic and mayonnaise sauce (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored since 12pm. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At shelf above mini fryer: guacamole (49F at 4:20pm - Cooling) As per manager, cooling since 12pm. Product did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At shelf above mini fryer: sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); garlic and mayonnaise sauce (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored since 12pm. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At flip top cooler next to double fryer: cut cheese (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored since 75 mins. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to quick chill. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At shelf above mini fryer: Guacamole with tomatoes (49F at 4:20pm - Cooling) As per manager, cooling since 12pm. Product did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep counter near triple sink: cooked pork (56F at 4:15pm; 55F at 4:45pm- Cooling); cooked sausage (64F at 4:15pm; 65F at 4:45pm - Cooling); cooked chicken (57F at 4:15pm; 57F at 4:45pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 1pm. At current rate of cooling, items will not cool from 135F to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Operator placed inside deep freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
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. Employee employed 15 days. Operator mentioned that she will have employee complete form. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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