EL TORO BRAVO
3218 CLARK RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed an empty bucket of sanitizer for the dish machine. The operator replaced the empty sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over portion cups with shredded cheese. The operator properly stored the cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (51F – Cold Holding); guacamole with tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding) stored in a double pan in the top portion of the reach in cooler. The operator stored the potentially hazardous foods in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 8
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
10-04-5Basic – In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed scoops used for salt on the cook line stored on top of a soiled container lid. The operator replaced and properly stored the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4Basic – Plastic forks stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the bar.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from faucet/handle in the dish area.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the hand sink in the dish area. The operator properly stored the wet mops. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:15 PM.
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.