Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL TORO LOCO RANCH

16901 SW 177 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33187

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1331680
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13595399
DBPR license2359522

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 17, 2026 12:29 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 20, 2026 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#3High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies flying on an open pack of bread near service window. Observed 4 live flies landing on paper towel dispenser. Observed 3 live flies landing on clean metal container used for pepper. Observed 4 live flies landing on reach in cooler door. Observed 5 live flies landing on single service container. Observed 2 live flies landing on clean cooking pans above handwash sink. Observed 2 live fly landing on clean plastic container and cutting board above the triple sink.

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in single service container raw pork stored on top mixed of onions and other chopped spices. Coach employee.

#5High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 live flies landing on an open pack of bread near service window. Employee discarded bread. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook ground beef (50F – Cold Holding) at reach cooler dated 4-16-26. Observed Employee removed product from reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook ground beef (50F – Cold Holding) at reach cooler dated 4-16-26.

#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib connected to MFDV no vacuum breaker.

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink used to stored buckets and other utilities. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic35B-14-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed service window open at time of inspection. Also observed back door open at time of the inspection.

#2Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed flan not covered at reach in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.