Toro Latin Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Toro Latin Bar and Grill, the earliest from 2022. Toro Latin Bar and Grill was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “oysters tags not marked with last date served” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Dania Beach restaurants, the typical score is 80; Toro Latin Bar and Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No proper hot water temperature thermometer or thermo labels available on site **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Observed same **Time Extended**
16-62-1
90
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects in bar , employee killed, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind bar in preparation area, not working properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No proper hot water temperature thermometer or thermo labels available on site **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metallic food containers stacked wet, employee removed from piles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees purse over bottles of olive oil and cooking oil, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Plastic Plates stored on soiled surface under prep table, behind bar area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-17-4
61
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Raw fish stored over ice cream inside low boy reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator moved raw fish to bottom shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No type measuring device available ( heat thermometer or heat strips) for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Established vacuum packaging (in-house )cooked octopus without a Haccp plan / process waiver. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Oysters tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Clean bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in server station and ware washing area. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of chicken wings and containers of sauces on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
52
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters tags **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.-black like substance bellow drain boards in dishwasher area.
36-27-5
86
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind cook line blocked with water pitchers. Manager removed pitchers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Information and guidelines provided to operator to create and submit HACCP. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Advisory provided, printed, and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in bulk containers of bread crumbs and rice. Employee removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large tanks in back prep area not secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
61
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In lower right cooler at grill station p, container of raw burgers above container of raw shrimp. Manager inverted for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Right side fliptop lower cooler, open bag of raw chicken tenders above containers of sauces. Reviewed separation requirements with manager to have changed. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar have mold like buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle at bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in salad station area not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple water bottles in coolers on cook line. Employees began to separate into designated containers properly labeled for employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Partial employee water bottles and other beverages on shelf next to clean dishes by dish machine.
12B-02-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toro Latin Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toro Latin Bar and Grill on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toro Latin Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “oysters tags not marked with last date served” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Toro Latin Bar and Grill.
How does Toro Latin Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?
Toro Latin Bar and Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dania Beach average of 80.
Has Toro Latin Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Toro Latin Bar and Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Toro Latin Bar and Grill 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 Toro Latin Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Toro Latin Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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