EL TOREO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3790 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 344704
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At the cook line, tortillas stored inside cooler in direct contact with towels (white towels with red stripes), Manager removed all towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach above hand sink at the dish machine area, Manager killed and cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, cut tomatoes 48F, sour cream 48F, green sauce 47F, Employee moved to walk-in freezer, temperatures dropped to 43F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, employee moved to dish machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four kitchen employees and multiple servers, no manager on site, Manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the end of the triple sink, no soap, Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. NO date of birth for most of the certificates. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 4
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At the cook line, ceiling tiles not smooth. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line, Mahi and tilapia stored inside bag, temperature of fish 34F, Manager removed from bags. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep tables, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk-in cooler walls soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.