EL TORO BRAVO

Name: EL TORO BRAVO
Address: 3218 CLARK RD, SARASOTA, FL, 34231, US
Rating: 82.6

3218 CLARK RD, SARASOTA, FL 34231

License #6805686

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82.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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EL TORO BRAVO in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 5 critical, 5 major, 6 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 22, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 1 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic drink cups at wait station wet nesting.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed green bucket in hand sink. Employee removed.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed paints on floor near soda station towards rear exit. .
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor.Observed soda boxes and bulk oil in containers on floor .
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed 1 Gordons peeled tomato 6lb can dented on top rim approximately 1".
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed rust on walkin cooler shelving.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses behind the bar. The operator properly stored the wiping cloth.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for salsa. The operator removed the ramekin.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw mahi in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw meats.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cooling) in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the chicken was prepared the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the chicken.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[01B-36-5] 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. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cooling) in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the chicken was prepared the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the chicken.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap for the handwashing sink near the glass freezer in the kitchen. Observed no soap for the handwashing sink behind the bar.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee fill a metal container with water from a handwashing sink. Observed dumped ice in the handwashing sink at the server station.

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