EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA

Name: EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA
Address: 18503 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY, FL, 33190, US
Rating: 93

18503 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY, FL 33190

License #2325419

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93 Grade B / 100

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EL TORO LOCO CHURRASCARIA in CUTLER BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 93 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 17, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 1 critical, 30 minor.

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The latest inspection on November 17, 2025 shows 13 observation rows, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed faucet at three compartment sink soiled. Operator cleaned the faucet. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler at kitchen area.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile in kitchen area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe a gap at exit door.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust in walk in cooler.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe ice buildup in reach in freezer in bar area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice inside ice machine soiled.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards 2 red, 2 greens, 1 blue, 1 white that has cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at kitchen area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler inside kitchen area. Observed reach in cooler in poor repair in the kitchen area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to walk in cooler.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer with moldy-like substance at the right of kitchen entrance.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed faucet at three compartment sink soiled. Operator cleaned the faucet. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler at kitchen area.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to walk in cooler.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at kitchen area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe a gap at exit door.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tile missing above the walk in cooler.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice inside ice machine soiled.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust in walk in cooler.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observe ice buildup in reach in freezer in bar area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable inside kitchen area, operator needs to replace it.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer with moldy-like substance at the right of kitchen entrance.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile in kitchen area.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler next to three compartment sink with a temperature of 60F and standing water.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards 2 red, 2 greens, 1 blue, 1 white that has cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler inside kitchen area. Observed reach in cooler in poor repair in the kitchen area.
[29-07-5] Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed plumbing system improperly installed, faucet is outside the mop sink.

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