El Toreo Mexican Restaurant in Ocala
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3790 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 344704El Toreo Mexican Restaurant in Ocala has logged 35 inspections since 2016 with 237 total violations, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the inspection record shows a pattern of serious violations across multiple high-priority categories. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 3 inspections between March and July 2025, including employee health reporting failures in March and July. Shell stock requirements violations (indicating improper handling of raw shellfish) were cited in at least 4 inspections. Food contact surface contamination violations and handwashing failures recurred across multiple inspections. Between March 3 and July 2, 2025, the facility received two administrative complaints recommended dispositions following complaint-driven inspections that documented 10 and 27 violations respectively—both significantly above typical inspection findings. The most recent routine inspection on December 22, 2025 identified 15 violations and was completed with no further action, though 7 basic violations were documented despite prior enforcement activity. The facility's compliance trajectory shows repeated correction cycles (Call Back - Complied dispositions on March 24 and July 14, 2025) followed by new violation findings, suggesting systemic management issues rather than isolated incidents.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Toreo Mexican Restaurant in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
El Toreo Mexican Restaurant in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 5 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
El Toreo Mexican Restaurant in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Toreo Mexican Restaurant in Ocala last inspected?
- El Toreo Mexican Restaurant in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Toreo Mexican Restaurant in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Toreo Mexican Restaurant in Ocala are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has El Toreo Mexican Restaurant in Ocala had?
- El Toreo Mexican Restaurant in Ocala has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Toreo Mexican Restaurant in Ocala find?
- El Toreo Mexican Restaurant in Ocala was most recently inspected on December 22, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Toreo Mexican Restaurant in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, El Toreo Mexican Restaurant in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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.
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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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