El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami

Last inspected:

10501 Sw 88 St Ste A101, Miami, FL 33176
Overview

El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami has averaged 5.97 violations per inspection across 33 inspections on record, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2, with no emergency closures documented. The facility shows a pattern of recurring high-priority violations, particularly employee health reporting violations cited in six of the most recent eight inspections, handwashing and food contact surface violations appearing across multiple inspections, and time-as-a-control violations cited at least four times since February 2024. The most recent inspection on December 29, 2025 documented 15 violations including four high-priority findings for employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and proper hand/arm washing, with the inspection completed and no further action required. An administrative complaint was recommended following an August 27, 2025 inspection that cited 24 violations including high-priority violations for employee health reporting, time as control, and toxic substance control. The facility has one disciplinary action on record totaling $160 in fines. A fire safety violation was documented on September 15, 2022 for an exit door locked in the front area.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

33Inspections
197Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2020057136 $160.00 Nov 3, 2020 Miami (Doral)

El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 46-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Located in the front area.

El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami last inspected?
El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami had?
El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami find?
El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami was most recently inspected on December 29, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami ever been shut down?
No, El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami been fined?
El Toro Loco Churrascaria in Miami has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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