EL TORO MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL
3015 SW PINE ISLAND RD STE 117 · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33991
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 1
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook on cell phone checking messages while in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled across from cook line.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing beside cook line used as a dump sink.
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/. The Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside cook line.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner printed out and is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef and shredded chicken in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The operator removed the ice scoop from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:46 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.