Toreros Mexican Restaurant II
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
52
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Toreros Mexican Restaurant II, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 15, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “objectionable odors in ware washing area of the establishment” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Coconut Creek restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers were on top shelf not inverted, manager moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Large container of taco shells on top of shelf not covered
08B-12-5
82
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Provided big 6 to operator. Next unannounced **Time Extended**
11-07-5
90
Aug 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at salsa verde in walk in cooler date marked 7-29. Employee states item was cooked 4 days ago and label was not removed. Employee discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in crumb catcher of front booth in dining room. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Observed 1 live roach under shelving directly above cook line flip top cooler. Observed 2 live roaches inside of gasket at drawers under flat top unit on cook line. Observed 1 live roach inside of bowl at ware washing area. Observed 1 live roach in crease where wall meets triple sink in ware washing area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed at milk in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator states item was opened yesterday but was unable to pin point the time it was opened. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup used to dispense cheese on cook line **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach behind low top single burner stove to the left of cook line in kitchen. Operator removed. Observed 1 dead roach on ground in between hot holding cabinets on cook line. Operator removed Observed 5 dead roaches inside of filter door on drawers under flat top unit on cook line. Observed 2 dead roaches inside of control device at triple sink in ware washing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Juices on floor at bar. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line stove **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in ware washing area of the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beans at freezer in side prep area. Taquitos and peeled onions at walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in side prep area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
37
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in ware washing area of the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
36-64-5
95
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beef cooling overnight (57°F-64°F - Cooling) stored in walk in cooler. Item was prepared yesterday and has been cooling overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beef cooling overnight (57°F-64°F - Cooling) stored in walk in cooler. Item was prepared yesterday and has been cooling overnight. Not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked lamb date marked 7-6 in walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee enter from outside wearing gloves and proceed to go to kitchen touch food contact surfaces/face with out changing gloves. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to change gloves/wash hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored under dripping water line. Uncovered cooked pork stored under dripping water in walk in cooler. Observed water dripping into food. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked birria (47°F); cooked chicken Taquito (48°F); sour cream (48°F); cooked beef (49°F); cooked chicken (45°F); cooked peppers (48°F). Monitored unit for approximately 1 hour with no changes in temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale cheese in ice (60°F-63°F - Cold Holding) on cook line being held on top of ice. Ice not covering sides of pan. Operator states item has been out for approximately 2 hours. Operator added more ice and hurried pans in ice **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked my multiple items. Operator made accessible **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Dial probe thermometer calibrated at less than 30°F **Warning**
05-06-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 8 dead roaches on ground at bar area. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Uncovered cooked pork stored under dripping water in walk in cooler. Observed water dripping into food. See Stop Sale **Warning**
08B-52-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in ware washing area of the establishment. **Warning**
36-64-5
29
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (54°F - Cold Holding)being held at wait station. Pan stored on top of pan that was buried in ice. Operator states item has been out for 1 hour. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server removing tortillas from hot plate for service with bare hands. Discussed with operator Observed employee preparing onions with bare hands. Onions to be cooked at later time. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands and put gloves on **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef, raw shrimp stored above cooked pork/cooked chicken tacos in cook line drawers. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Dish machine drainage too strong for floor drain. Observed large overflow. Discussed with operator
29-03-4
55
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in prep room, manager filled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toreros Mexican Restaurant II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toreros Mexican Restaurant II on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toreros Mexican Restaurant II?
Across the inspection record, “objectionable odors in ware washing area of the establishment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Toreros Mexican Restaurant II.
How does Toreros Mexican Restaurant II compare to other restaurants in Coconut Creek?
Toreros Mexican Restaurant II most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Coconut Creek average of 79.
Has Toreros Mexican Restaurant II's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Toreros Mexican Restaurant II have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Toreros Mexican Restaurant II 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 Toreros Mexican Restaurant II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Toreros Mexican Restaurant II is inspected around four times per year on average.
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