El Toro Taco, 1 S Krome Ave, Homestead, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL TORO TACO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1 S Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030-7071
License #: 2314211
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
07/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
5/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women''s bathroom.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.fan in kitchen over prep area
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises.6 dead roaches found . Two dead behind ice machine and four found along the walls in the back area by the ice machine
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.under ice machine
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.next to the dish machine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Wash in the three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.back hand washing sink
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/20/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
7/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
2/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. walk in cooler
  • Violation: 15-25-2 Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. under the prep table, fryers, ranges.
  • Critical - Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At mop sink.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. in the kitchen.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. by steam table.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. in the kitchen.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. men's bathroom.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean. employee men's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored near fuse box/electric meter room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. kitchen andd walk in freezer, walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ovens, steam table, prep tables.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs next to ready to eat food.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. under the prep table, fryers, ranges.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. 60 LIVE ROACHES FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. 15 LIVE ROACHES IN THE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, 2 LIVE UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, 40 LIVE ROACHES UNDER BIN STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN, 78 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALL IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO SEPERATING DOORS.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. NON WORKING REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by steam table.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. kitchen
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At mop sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed 2 dead roaches on premises. BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility for employees not clean.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Observed grease accumulated under/behind cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in restaurant
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.WI COOLERS
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. BEHIHD EQUIPMENT
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.beans
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Light not functioning.storage room
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro EXPIRED
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.fan covers in walkin
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.lid of ice machine inside
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.plastic containers
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.in walkin
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.someareas
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.handsink in back area
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
7/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Handles must be up/spoons by soda machine
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauces in walkin
3/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.avacados
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.handles must be up
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro establishedment opened another location in port charlott,files are not at this location l
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.by kitchen entrance
7/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.pico de gallo sauce
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk-in freezer
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. shelving next to stove
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.microwave rusty
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed two dead roaches on premises.by back door
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 10 to 12 live roaches found at storage room with no door three feet from food preparation area and dishwashing area storing dry goods and cans.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.inside walk-in cooler
  • Observed hole in wall.by kitchen entrance
  • Observed improper storage of maintenance tools that interferes with cleaning.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
7/7/2009Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/7/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 1/8/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/7/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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