Inspection Report

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EL TOREO

3510 SW 36 AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3720890
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13759383
DBPR license5202400

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At the end of cook line, pizzas wrapped with a thank you bag, employee removed bag and covered the pizzas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk in cooler, raw fish above pico, Manager moved and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food residue, manager moved to dish machine and cleaned, also at the bar area, frozen margarita machine nozzle with slime like substance. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to dumped bucket, observed sponges and pads inside sink, manager removed all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No documents available.

Basic 3

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vent on cook line with dust.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. At the dry storage area, five dead roaches on floor under shelves, Manager cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wok shelves soiled with food residue. Salamander above flat top with grease build up, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.