EL TORO BRAVO
3218 CLARK RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken date marked 7/19. The operator discarded the chicken.
Intermediate 1
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/
Basic 7
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dishmachine soiled with an accumulation of debris.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic jar of cherries stored on the floor behind the bar. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the food products. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops used for uncooked rice and beans not stored with the handle above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop used for cooked rice on the cook line not stored with the handle above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit door near the reach in freezer not protected with a self-closing mechanism. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the keg cooler behind the bar.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:19 PM.
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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.