El Toro Mexican Food in Alachua
Last inspected:
15202 Nw 147th Dr Ste 1100, Alachua, FL 32615El Toro Mexican Food in Alachua has accumulated 179 violations across 24 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection—substantially higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appear in 7 of the last 8 inspections, representing a persistent and systemic management failure. Chemical storage violations, handwashing violations, and consumer advisory violations (failure to post allergen or safe food handling notices) recur across multiple years. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but faces escalating formal enforcement: three inspections in the past two years have prompted administrative complaints recommending disciplinary action. The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 documented 27 violations including high-priority employee health policy, food contact surface, and allergen awareness violations, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Toro Mexican Food in Alachua: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
El Toro Mexican Food in Alachua: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 4 inspections29 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
El Toro Mexican Food in Alachua: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Toro Mexican Food in Alachua last inspected?
- El Toro Mexican Food in Alachua was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 9, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at El Toro Mexican Food in Alachua?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Toro Mexican Food in Alachua are: Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has El Toro Mexican Food in Alachua had?
- El Toro Mexican Food in Alachua has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Toro Mexican Food in Alachua find?
- El Toro Mexican Food in Alachua was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has El Toro Mexican Food in Alachua ever been shut down?
- No, El Toro Mexican Food in Alachua has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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