El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City
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5780 54 Ave N, Kenneth City, FL 33709El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina in Kenneth City has received 35 inspections since January 2022, documenting 360 total violations, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closure but has been subject to formal disciplinary action resulting in $640 in fines. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 inspections (2023-12-06, 2024-12-16), hand-washing violations appearing in 5 inspections (2023-12-06, 2024-04-19, 2024-12-16, 2025-04-17, 2025-06-23), food contact surface violations in at least 5 inspections (2024-02-12, 2023-12-06, 2024-12-16, 2025-02-24, 2025-12-05), consumer advisory violations in every recent inspection, and shell stock requirement violations in multiple inspections (2024-04-19, 2024-12-16, 2025-02-24, 2025-12-05). Toxic substance control violations were documented in 2023-12-06 and 2024-04-19. The most recent inspection on December 5, 2025 found 21 violations (including 1 high-priority violation) and was completed with no further action required. Prior to that, the June 23, 2025 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $640.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024023748 | $640.00 | Apr 19, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections50 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections37 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City last inspected?
- El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City had?
- El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City find?
- El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City ever been shut down?
- No, El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $640.00 in fines.
- How much has El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City been fined?
- El Toro Negro Mexican Grill Cantina Corp in Kenneth City has been fined a total of $640.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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