Toreros Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Toreros Mexican Restaurant 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Toreros Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dented/rusted cans present”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 79, putting Toreros Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At flip top cooler: commercially processed ROP fish thawed before being removed from packaging as per operator thawed yesterday At walk in cooler: Chicken toquitoes prepared on 1/18/26 See stop sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: At walk in cooler: tamales filled with cooked beef prepared on 1/29/26 See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At three compartment sink: Medicine stored over clean dishes Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: At three compartment sink: Medicine stored over clean dishes Operator stored properly **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 1 live small flying insect landing on cans at dry storage shelf Approximately 4 live small flying insects landing on spices and packaged tortillas at dry storage Advised operator to remove and sanitize area **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Approximately One small live flying insect by dishwasher and prep area landing on prep table and dirty dishes Approximately five small live flying insects at dry storage area landing on spices and bagged tortillas Advised operator to remove and sanitize areas **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Walk in cooler: raw pork stored over salsa Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: At Walk in cooler: raw beef stored over salsa Operator stored properly **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
55
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
12 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At three compartment sink: Medicine stored over clean dishes Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three dented cans of tomato sauce **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty dishes then touched clean cups; no handwash Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then grabbed clean utensils; no handwash Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 1 live small flying insect landing on cans at dry storage shelf Approximately 4 live small flying insects landing on spices and packaged tortillas at dry storage Advised operator to remove and sanitize area **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer: Raw scallops not commercially packaged stored over churros Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Walk in cooler: raw pork stored over salsa Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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 shrimp Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer: Raw ground beef not commercially packaged stored over raw whole muscle pork and raw shrimps Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At flip top cooler: commercially processed ROP fish thawed before being removed from packaging as per operator thawed yesterday At walk in cooler: Chicken toquitoes prepared on 1/18/26 See stop sale **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: shredded beef (113F - Hot Holding) as per operator an hour ago Operator moved product to stove to reheat product to 181F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage: Hydrogen peroxide stored over sugar Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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 to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu contains raw product not identified on menu huevos rancheros made with over easy eggs **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Advised operator to buy a thermometer for the establishment **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan prepared onsite, made on Monday 2/2; not date marked Operator placed date mark **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At flip top cooler: commercially processed ROP fish thawed before being removed from packaging as per operator thawed yesterday See stop sale **Warning**
06-09-1
11
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At cook line; cooked sausage (105F - Cooling 2:30). Operator stated cooling since 11:30am, did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw steak while placing to cook and then handled clean plates, clean utensils and ready to eat food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Warning**
12A-12-4
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. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth while wiping hands and cutting board then handled clean utensils, clean plates and prepared food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Non-food grade bags "thank you" used in direct contact with food (tortillas). Operator removed tortillas from bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food (cooked peppers stuffed with cheese) container. Operator removed non-food grade paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw beef stored and raw shrimp stored over ready to eat house made tomato sauce. Operator moved house made tomato sauce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; raw chicken stored over opened bags of raw seafood. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At walk-in cooler; house made tomato salsa (53F - Ambient Cooling 1:45pm); cut lettuce (63F - Ambient Cooling 1:45pm). Operator stated lettuce cut and salsa prepared more than 4 hours prior, did not reach 41F within 4 hours. At cook line; cooked sausage (105F - Cooling 2:30). Operator stated cooling since 11:30am, did not reach 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-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 walk-in cooler; house made tomato salsa (53F - Ambient Cooling 1:45pm); cut lettuce (63F - Ambient Cooling 1:45pm). Operator stated lettuce cut and salsa prepared more than 4 hours prior, did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Hand wash sink removed from food preparation area (cook line next to fryer). Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Visibly soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line cutting boards. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
22
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At rear of kitchen, in dry storage area, ceiling tiles missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
95
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At kitchen, Employee touched trash can then proceeded to touch clean bowls without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked tortilla chips stored in direct contact with non-food grade containers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
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 walk in cooler, salsa (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding); ground beef (44F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding), spinach tamales (44F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler over 24 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 walk in cooler, salsa (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding); ground beef (44F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding), spinach tamales (44F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale. At cook line, raw beef (53F - Cold Holding); salsa (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed item onto ice bath to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked rice (117F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper hot holding parameters. Operator placed item onto stove to re-heat. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At cook line, wiping cloth chlorine solution 200+, exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Operator diluted solution to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line, diced tomatoes (47F - Cooling)@11:15 since 10:00, 47F @11:50. Advised operator of proper cooling parameters. Operator placed ice onto item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At rear of kitchen, in dry storage area, ceiling tiles missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At kitchen, knife stored in between equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen, hand sink pipe leaking. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At kitchen, Unwashed avocados and unwashed limes stored in flip top cooler with ready to eat washed, cut onions. **Warning**
08B-17-4
27
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
8
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At cook line at double door low boy, tortillas stored in direct contact with non food grade bag. Operator removed from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/01/2023. Operator renewed license during inspection, expires 12/01/2024. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At cook line upright double door reach in freezer; raw pork stored directly on top of RTE hot dogs in same container. See Stop Sale.
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line upright double door reach in freezer; raw hamburger stored over open bag of fries. Operator moved raw hamburger to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat cheese sauce. Operator moved cheese sauce to different shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At cook line upright double door reach in freezer; raw pork stored directly on top of RTE hot dogs in same container. See Stop Sale.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line left side flip top cooler; raw scallops (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held above product line in make top for less than 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. At can rack, dented can of tomato juice. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At left side flip top cooler; raw steak (52F - Ambient Cooling 12pm/ 54°F - Ambient Cooling 12:30), stored in overfilled pan. Operator stated steak prepared at 10 am, at this rate product will no reach 41° within 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris/ mold - like substance. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. At cook line, single service water bottle reused to cooking liquid. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At cook line shelf on top of cooler; pan of seasoning and a pan of tortilla strips stored uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
22
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
33
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Starts at 50 f
05-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored on dry food storage shelf in back room. Manager moved back pack to office area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Hot sauce box stored on floor under chemical storage shelf in back room. Manager removed the box and moved to another food storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Hot sauce box stored on floor under chemical storage shelf in back room. Manager removed the box and moved to another food storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar ice bin. Manager stored handle above the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex employee restroom
32-04-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toreros Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toreros Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toreros Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Toreros Mexican Restaurant.
How does Toreros Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Toreros Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Toreros Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Toreros Mexican Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Toreros Mexican Restaurant 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 Toreros Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Toreros Mexican Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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