Toro Loco Pinecrest
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Toro Loco Pinecrest has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“No chlorine chemical test kit provided” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Toro Loco Pinecrest's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer; inspector went over process with manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-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. Observed no form on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer; inspector went over process with manager.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
22-31-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not onsite.
51-18-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
61
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula and bottle in hand sink; operator removed during inspection. Observed employee wash rag in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet and hooks at warewash area.
22-31-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cookies and phones above prep table at food truck entry.
40-06-5
70
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark on garlic with olive oil sauce and chimichurri. As per operator was prepared and placed about 30 minutes ago. Operator place 4 hour time mark onto containers. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. Observed the door of the MFDV is permanently open. **Repeat Violation**
35B-10-4
82
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Observed the MFDV connected to a pipe buried in the ground next to the MFDV. Not record where the waste water is conducted. As per the owner of the commissary (Enzo Italian Restaurant 2334922) they don't used the commissary to dispose of waste water. **Warning**
28-29-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 25 ppm). Operator added chlorine to the three compartment sink to get 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator was outside 30 minutes ago) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Observed one new employee no proof of food employee reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening larger than necessary for food service. Observed the door of the MFDV is permanently open. **Warning**
35B-10-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the clean water tank. **Warning**
29-11-4
45
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the original plan does not match. The hand wash sink was relocated to the entrance of the MFDV, the ice maker was removed, and they changed the position of the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Observed the original plan does not match. The hand wash sink was relocated to the entrance of the MFDV, the ice maker was removed, and they changed the position of the three compartment sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle was removed. The MFDV is connected to a septic tank located on ground. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle was removed. The MFDV is connected to a septic tank located on ground. **Warning** **Time Extended**
28-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed operator removed the fresh water tank from MFDV. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Observed operator removed the fresh water tank from MFDV. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed MFDV resting on wood. No longer completely on ground making the MFDV not mobile. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed MFDV resting on wood. No longer completely on ground making the MFDV not mobile. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-36-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** **Time Extended**
50-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed no quick disconnect valve located on water hose connected to establishment where MFDV is parked. Observed the water tank removed from MFDV. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed no quick disconnect valve located on water hose connected to establishment where MFDV is parked. Observed the water tank removed from MFDV. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-06-4
64
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of the working table by the stove chimichurri sauce (87F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than 3 hours
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink used to hold tomato's. Operator removed the tomatos **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ David Perez is the manager in charge. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of the premium glass door reach in cooler soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of rice stored on the floor of the storage area
08B-47-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
50
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the steam table black beans (129F - Hot Holding); corn on the cobb (126F - Hot Holding); **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Per operator they had just removed the time stamp due to new meat being cooked. Operator added the new time stamp **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Observed the chlorine sanitizing solution concentration at 200 ppm.
41-15-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed person in charge Gabriel Alvarado
53A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle in the salt and sugar container touching the tood.
10-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toro Loco Pinecrest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toro Loco Pinecrest on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toro Loco Pinecrest?
Across the inspection record, “no chlorine chemical test kit provided” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Toro Loco Pinecrest.
How does Toro Loco Pinecrest compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Toro Loco Pinecrest most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Toro Loco Pinecrest's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Toro Loco Pinecrest have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Toro Loco Pinecrest 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 Toro Loco Pinecrest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Toro Loco Pinecrest is inspected around two times per year on average.
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