El Toro Rojo Carne En Vara
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, El Toro Rojo Carne En Vara has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Lantana restaurants, the typical score is 80; El Toro Rojo Carne En Vara is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-17: 2 live flying insects landing on shelves and clean dishes, discussed with operator to kill all flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-17: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
74
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 8 violations
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
33
Jun 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 6 flies flying around in food truck;1 of which landed on lid of pan with chicken and 1 landed on clean scoop. Advised operator to clean and sanitize lid and scoop. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Approximately 4 flies flying around in food truck; 2 of which landed on clean cutting board. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-26: Same. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
78
Jun 25, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touch face,handle soiled covers for deep freezers outside then began handling clean lid on pot of cooked pork; no hand wash. Advised employee to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash pans and utensils with soap and water; no sanitizing done. Advised employee to prepare sanitizing solution and sanitize items. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 6 flies flying around in food truck;1 of which landed on lid of pan with chicken and 1 landed on clean scoop. Advised operator to clean and sanitize lid and scoop. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler: cooked plantains (52F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored 3 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Advised operator to quick chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 approximately 1 month. Emailed form to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
45
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths container.
16-37-1
90
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed manager enter food truck from outside then handled clean container to store food in reach in cooler; no hand wash. Advised manager to wash hands. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Observed employee enter food truck from outside then handled fryer basket to prepare food; no hand wash. Advised operator that employee should wash hands. **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 flies landing on prep area and on bag of bread. Approximately 3 flies landing on clean bowl near stove top. Approximately 5 flies landing on various clean pans draining in dish wash area. Approximately 2 landing on soiled utensils hanging from shelf. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Approximately 10 flies flying around in food truck. Approximately 2 flies landing on prep counter. Approximately 3 flies landing on various clean dishes draining in dish wash area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Standing glass door reach in cooler: cooked chicken (56F at 3:00pm; 58F at 3:35pm- Cooling); cooked beef (58F at 3:00pm; 59F at 3:35pm- Cooling) As per operator, both items cooked today and cooling since 1.5 hours At current rate of cooling, items will not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Advised operator to quick chill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Cooked steak 129F at 4:20pm; 115F at 4:50pm As per operator, cooling since 1.5hours. At current rate of cooling, items will not cool to 70F in a total of 2 hours. Item stored in covered container on prep area. Advised operator to reheat to 165F then properly cool.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
67
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Various medications stored on shelf above beverage dispenser. Operator removed medications. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed manager enter food truck from outside then handled clean container to store food in reach in cooler; no hand wash. Advised manager to wash hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee clean various food contact surfaces ( pans and utensils) but no sanitization was done at triple sink then stored. Advised operator of proper cleaning and sanitizing
22-45-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 flies landing on prep area and on bag of bread. Approximately 3 flies landing on clean bowl near stove top. Approximately 5 flies landing on various clean pans draining in dish wash area. Approximately 2 landing on soiled utensils hanging from shelf. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At low boy reach in cooler: raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator transported from store approximately 1 hour prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Advised operator to quick chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Mosquito repellant and sanitizer stored on shelf above beverage dispenser. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Standing glass door reach in cooler: cooked chicken (56F at 3:00pm; 58F at 3:35pm- Cooling); cooked beef (58F at 3:00pm; 59F at 3:35pm- Cooling) As per operator, both items cooked today and cooling since 1.5 hours At current rate of cooling, items will not cool to 41F in a total of 6 hours. Advised operator to quick chill.
03D-15-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed deep freezer containing various food items stored outside of food truck with no overhead covering.
08B-42-4
35
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
95
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. At outside preparation area including in-use/uncovered grill/prep table/reach in freezer; no hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Same **Admin Complaint**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Same **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. At outside grill; beef being cooked on grill that has no cover under tree, debris falling off tree onto beef, flies landing on beef. See Stop Sale. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Food prepared on outside grill with no cover under umbrella. Advised operator that grill must have a cover while whole meat pieces of meat are cooking. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
08B-41-4
74
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At flip top cooler; raw chicken stored over raw pork. Operator moved raw chicken below pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. At outside grill; beef being cooked on grill that has no cover under tree, debris falling off tree onto beef, flies landing on beef. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At outside prep sitting in boxes on ground; raw beef (55F - Cold Holding); semisoft cheese (55F - Cold Holding). At flip top cooler; raw sausage (66F - Cold Holding); semisoft cheese (68F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, received 2 hours prior, moved to glass door reach in/white chest freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. At outside preparation area including in-use/uncovered grill/prep table/reach in freezer; no hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Luisa Valera. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by microwave. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Provided employee reporting agreement to Operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored outside. Multiple food items stored on prep table outside. White chest freezer filled with food items stored outside behind truck. Advised Operator to store food inside truck or approved commissary location. **Warning**
08B-42-4
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 - Food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. At outside grill; beef being cooked on grill that has no cover under tree, debris falling off tree onto beef, flies landing on beef. See Stop Sale. **Admin Complaint**
08B-41-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Multiple food items stored on prep table outside. Advised Operator to store food properly. **Warning**
08B-37-4
25
Jun 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Toro Rojo Carne En Vara last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Toro Rojo Carne En Vara on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Toro Rojo Carne En Vara?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Toro Rojo Carne En Vara.
How does El Toro Rojo Carne En Vara compare to other restaurants in Lantana?
El Toro Rojo Carne En Vara most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lantana average of 80.
Has El Toro Rojo Carne En Vara's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Toro Rojo Carne En Vara have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Toro Rojo Carne En Vara means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Toro Rojo Carne En Vara inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Toro Rojo Carne En Vara is inspected around four times per year on average.
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