Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

TOREROS MEXICAN GRILL

7757 LAKE WORTH RD · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33467

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 27, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3761008
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13858324
DBPR license6022126

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#3High Priority22-41-4

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. In use Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Chlorine solution empty. Employee changed bucket and primed machine, retesting at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) being used to wash food baskets and salsa cups. Operator changed solution and primed machine. Items rewashed and sanitized in 100ppm Chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Non commercially packaged raw shrimp stored above open container of ice cream in reach in freezer. Employee reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon and raw beef stored over opened bags of ready to eat shredded cheese in cook line reach in cooler. Employee reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Tamales date marked 7/18 in walk in cooler. Employee discarded. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook handle raw beef and then immediately handle clean plate for outgoing order without first removing gloves and washing hands. Reviewed glove change and handwashing requirements with operator. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.

#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beans (121F – Hot Holding); cooked rice (118F – Hot Holding) held in hot holding cabinet. Per operator, items have been held for approximately 30 minutes in unit. Cook began reheating items to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on shelf above rolled ready to use silverware. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at cook line handwashing sink. Operator diluted solution, retesting at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water in prep sink. Employee placed items in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.