EL TORO MEXICAN FOOD
15202 NW 147TH DR STE 1100 · ALACHUA · Alachua County · FL 32615
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw portioned Chicken stored over beef, shrimp, and queso. Manager moved Chicken to the bottom of the reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
03E-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. rice in microwave being reheated not covered **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals in closet in men's rooms stored over paper towel rolls. Manager flipped items **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice machine above delector **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in handwash sink next to dishmachine area.
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Tortilla soup dated 8/12 in walk-in-cooler was frozen on 8/12 and thawed on 8/21. No written record of freezing and thaw dates
Basic 7
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard labels used and ziptied to shelves in walk-in-cooler
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sombreros stored above soft drink syrup boxes. Manager moved sombreros **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer by walk-in-cooler
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control food stored with handle touching food ( sugar )
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan protection cage has accumulation of dust.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( tomato, peppers, lemons ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Cheese ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved cheese t upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. floor soiled with accumulation of dirt behind ice machine **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:57 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.