EL TORO BRAVO
3218 CLARK RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
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
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored with to go containers in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded lemon and lime in the handwashing sink at the wait station near the office. The operator cleared the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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/ **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the handwashing station near the front door.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at the wait station near the front door.
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the wait stations in the dining area.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hot water handle at the handwashing sink in the kitchen unable to turn on hot water. The operator repaired the hot water handle. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:08 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.