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EL TORO MEXICAN FOOD

15202 NW 147TH DR STE 1100 · ALACHUA · Alachua County · FL 32615

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 14, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3362917
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8382177
DBPR license1103159

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority12A-29-4

High 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. Employee in dish area handled dirty dishes and then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored in reach-in freezer across from dish machine. Manager discarded employee food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee compact stored on dry storage shelf at end of cook line. Manager removed compact. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor in front of fryer. Employee placed cooking oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on prep table across from ice machine.

#6Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between doors of reach-in cooler across from grill.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles for cans of chips. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler gasket. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored at end of cook line. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.