El Toro Bravo in Sarasota
Last inspected:
3218 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231El Toro Bravo in Sarasota averaged 11.1 violations per inspection across 18 inspections since 2016, more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were endemic across the inspection history, with employee health reporting violations cited in at least 4 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in at least 8 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in at least 9 inspections. Management awareness and time-as-control violations — both indicators of systemic food safety management gaps — appeared repeatedly across multiple years. The facility has no emergency closure history. The most recent inspection on August 20, 2025 documented 24 violations (3 high, 4 intermediate, 3 basic) and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Toro Bravo in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
El Toro Bravo in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections35 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Toro Bravo in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Toro Bravo in Sarasota last inspected?
- El Toro Bravo in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Toro Bravo in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Toro Bravo in Sarasota are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Toro Bravo in Sarasota had?
- El Toro Bravo in Sarasota has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Toro Bravo in Sarasota find?
- El Toro Bravo in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Toro Bravo in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, El Toro Bravo in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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