EL TORO BRAVO
3218 CLARK RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle clean dishware without washing hands. The employee rewashed the dishware. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee return to work from coming in from the outside and wash hands with no soap then handle a clean beverage cup behind the bar. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
08A-11-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw mahi stored over bottled beverages in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw mahi. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored above whole muscle beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chile relleno with cheese (118F – Hot Holding) on the cook line. The operator stated the chile relleno was cooked approximately 1 hour prior. The operator placed the chile relleno in a reach in cooler for cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
27-05-5Intermediate – Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet on the cook line near the prep area.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cart with soiled dishware blocking the hand sink in the dish area. The operator moved the cart with the dishware. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee discard contents of a sanitizer bucket in the handwashing sink behind the bar. Observed an employee discard a tub of water in the handwashing sink at the entrance to the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 9/2021.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of salsa stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
10-04-5Basic – In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed a scoop used for salt on the cook line stored on top of a soiled container lid. The operator removed the scoop for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs for the hand sinks at the wait stations and behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:13 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.