What is "el Toro Mexican Restaurant"'s health inspection score?

"el Toro Mexican Restaurant" has a SafeDine safety score of 0 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was "el Toro Mexican Restaurant" last inspected?

"el Toro Mexican Restaurant" was last inspected on October 20, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does "el Toro Mexican Restaurant" have?

"el Toro Mexican Restaurant" has 80 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is "el Toro Mexican Restaurant" safe to eat at?

"el Toro Mexican Restaurant" has a safety score of 0/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does "el Toro Mexican Restaurant" serve?

"el Toro Mexican Restaurant" serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

"el Toro Mexican Restaurant"

Name: "el Toro Mexican Restaurant"
Address: 3816 PAXTON AV, Cincinnati, 45209
Rating: 0

3816 PAXTON AV, Cincinnati

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/20/2023

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0Poor

American•OAKLEY

Ranked #137 of 145 in OAKLEYBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Oct 20, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

30 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

16x

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

10x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-198

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-83 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-31 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3816 PAXTON AV, Cincinnati, FL 45209

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

9 high priority

5 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

May 2023

1 inspections

6 high priority

6 intermediate

2 basic

Oct 2023

2 inspections

18 high priority

13 intermediate

14 basic

Oct

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Routine

Oct 23

Routine InspectionLatest

8 High5 Med3 Basic

16 total

0/100inspection score

−111 pts

High Priority (8)

−80 pts

3717-1-07.0(B)"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."−10
3717-1-07.1(A)"3717-1-07.1(A) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-storage separation Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles."−10
3717-1-03.4(K)(3)"3717-1-03.4(K)(3) - Violation - Reduced oxygen packaging (ROP)-fish packaging A food facility is packaging fresh, slacked, or thawed fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method."−10
3717-1-03.2(D)"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."−10
3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a)"3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."−10
3717-1-03.2(K)"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."−10
3717-1-03.4(G)(4)"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."−10
3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a)"3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a) - Violation - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food."−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

3717-1-04.4(P)"3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."−5
3717-1-05.4(N)(2)"3717-1-05.4(N)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."−5
3717-1-04.5(B)(1)(e)"3717-1-04.5(B)(1)(e) - Violation - Cleaning frequency-miscellaneous Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated."−5
3717-1-04.5(A)(1)"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."−5
3717-1-05.1(O)(2)"3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

3717-1-06.2(B)"3717-1-06.2(B) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing cleanser availability Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser."−2
3717-1-02.3(A)"3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."−2
3717-1-02.4(B)"3717-1-02.4(B) - Violation - PIC Demonstration of Knowledge The person in charge was unable to demonstrate the necessary food safety knowledge."−2

Base deductions−111 pts

Oct 23

Routine Inspection

10 High8 Med11 Basic

29 total

0/100inspection score

−162 pts

High Priority (10)

−100 pts

3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a)"3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a) - Violation - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food."−10
3717-1-03.2(C)(2)"3717-1-03.2(C)(2) - Violation - Protection from Contamination-Food Storage Food is stored unwrapped or in uncovered containers."−10
3717-1-03.2(K)"3717-1-03.2(K) - Violation - In-use utensils-between-use storage In-use utensils are improperly stored."−10
3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a)"3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."−10
3717-1-03.2(Q)"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."−10
3717-1-03.4(K)(3)"3717-1-03.4(K)(3) - Violation - Reduced oxygen packaging (ROP)-fish packaging A food facility is packaging fresh, slacked, or thawed fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method."−10
3717-1-07.1(A)"3717-1-07.1(A) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-storage separation Poisonous/toxic materials are stored in a manner that could contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles."−10
3717-1-07.0(B)"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."−10
3717-1-03.4(G)(4)"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."−10
3717-1-03.2(D)"3717-1-03.2(D) - Violation - Food Storage containers-common name ID Working containers of food are not properly labeled."−10

Intermediate (8)

−40 pts

3717-1-05.1(O)(2)"3717-1-05.1(O)(2) - Violation - Using handwashing facility-Other purposes Handwashing facility is being used for purposes other than handwashing. "−5
3717-1-04.5(A)(1)"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."−5
3717-1-04.5(B)(1)(e)"3717-1-04.5(B)(1)(e) - Violation - Cleaning frequency-miscellaneous Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated."−5
3717-1-04.5(B)(1)(e)"3717-1-04.5(B)(1)(e) - Violation - Cleaning frequency-miscellaneous Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated."−5
3717-1-04.4(A)(1)"3717-1-04.4(A)(1) - Violation - Equipment-good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment and/or components were not maintained in good working order."−5
3717-1-05.4(N)(2)"3717-1-05.4(N)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."−5
3717-1-05.1(S)(2)"3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."−5
3717-1-04.4(P)"3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."−5

Basic (11)

−22 pts

3717-1-02.4(B)"3717-1-02.4(B) - Violation - PIC Demonstration of Knowledge The person in charge was unable to demonstrate the necessary food safety knowledge."−2
3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(p)"3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(p) - Violation - PIC Knowledge-explain complying with reporting responsibilities The person in charge shall be able to explain how the PIC, food employees, and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees."−2
3717-1-02.4(C)(17)"3717-1-02.4(C)(17) - Violation - PIC Duties -response plan for vomiting/diarrhea No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."−2
3717-1-02.4(A)(2)"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."−2
3717-1-06.2(B)"3717-1-06.2(B) - Violation - Facilities-handwashing cleanser availability Each handwashing lavatory did not have a supply of hand cleanser."−2
3717-1-06.1(M)(3)"3717-1-06.1(M)(3) - Violation - Facilities-windows, doors protected Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents."−2
3717-1-06.2(I)(1)"3717-1-06.2(I)(1) - Violation - Facilities-lighting intensity storage and cleaning The light intensity was <10 foot candles at 30 inches above the floor, in walk-in refrigerators, dry food storage areas, or in other areas during cleaning periods."−2
3717-1-06.4(N)"3717-1-06.4(N) - Violation - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. "−2
3717-1-06.4(F)"3717-1-06.4(F) - Violation - Facilities: Mops: Drying After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."−2
3717-1-06.0(A)(1)(a)"3717-1-06.0(A)(1)(a) - Violation - Facilities-floors, walls, ceilings Indoor floor, wall, or ceiling surfaces are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable in areas where FSO or RFE activities are conducted."−2
3717-1-02.3(A)"3717-1-02.3(A) - Violation - Food contamination-eating Employees were eating, drinking or using tobacco in non-designated areas."−2

Base deductions−162 pts

May 23

Routine Inspection

6 High6 Med2 Basic

14 total

6/100inspection score

−94 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

3717-1-03.4(C)"3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."−10
3717-1-03.4(K)(3)"3717-1-03.4(K)(3) - Violation - Reduced oxygen packaging (ROP)-fish packaging A food facility is packaging fresh, slacked, or thawed fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method."−10
3717-1-07.0(B)"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."−10
3717-1-03.4(G)(4)"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."−10
3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b)"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."−10
3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a)"3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a) - Violation - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food."−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

3717-1-05.4(N)(2)"3717-1-05.4(N)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."−5
3717-1-04.4(P)"3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."−5
3717-1-04.4(P)"3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."−5
3717-1-04.1(Y)"3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."−5
3717-1-04.5(B)(1)(e)"3717-1-04.5(B)(1)(e) - Violation - Cleaning frequency-miscellaneous Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated."−5
3717-1-04.5(A)(1)"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

3717-1-02.4(C)(9)"3717-1-02.4(C)(9) - Violation - PIC Duties-Maintaining Temperatures The person in charge failed to ensure that employees used proper methods to maintain temperatures of TCS foods."−2
3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(k)"3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(k) - Violation - PIC Knowledge-cleaning and sanitizing The person in charge could not explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing."−2

Base deductions−94 pts

Apr 23

Routine Inspection

9 High5 Med7 Basic

21 total

0/100inspection score

−129 pts

High Priority (9)

−90 pts

3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b)"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."−10
3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b)"3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) - Violation - TCS-cold holding TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F."−10
3717-1-07.0(B)"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."−10
3717-1-03.4(G)(4)"3717-1-03.4(G)(4) - Violation - RTE TCS, date marking Date marking was not done in a consistent manner according to the code."−10
3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a)"3717-1-03.2(M)(2)(a) - Violation - Wiping cloths-use limitation Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses."−10
3717-1-03.2(Q)"3717-1-03.2(Q) - Violation - Food Storage-preventing contamination form the premises Food items are not protected from contamination during storage."−10
3717-1-03.4(K)(3)"3717-1-03.4(K)(3) - Violation - Reduced oxygen packaging (ROP)-fish packaging A food facility is packaging fresh, slacked, or thawed fish using a reduced oxygen packaging method."−10
3717-1-03.4(C)"3717-1-03.4(C) - Violation - Thawing TCS-Temperature / Time Control TCS food was improperly thawed."−10
3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a)"3717-1-03.2(C)(1)(a) - Violation - Preventing Contamination by Separation, Packaging, and Segregation Ready-to-eat food was not protected from cross-contamination by raw animal food."−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

3717-1-04.4(P)"3717-1-04.4(P) - Violation - Warewashing equipment -sanitizer concentration. Sanitizer concentration is not being monitored."−5
3717-1-04.1(Y)"3717-1-04.1(Y) - Violation - Temperature Measuring Devices Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design."−5
3717-1-04.5(B)(1)(e)"3717-1-04.5(B)(1)(e) - Violation - Cleaning frequency-miscellaneous Food-contact surfaces or utensils not cleaned when they were contaminated."−5
3717-1-05.4(N)(2)"3717-1-05.4(N)(2) - Violation - Refuse/recyclables/returnables-covered outside Outdoor refuse/recyclables/returnables receptacles are not covered with tight fitting lids or doors."−5
3717-1-04.5(A)(1)"3717-1-04.5(A)(1)(2) - Violation - Equipment cleanliness-food contact Food-contact surfaces were dirty."−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(k)"3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(k) - Violation - PIC Knowledge-cleaning and sanitizing The person in charge could not explain the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing."−2
3717-1-02.4(B)"3717-1-02.4(B) - Violation - PIC Demonstration of Knowledge The person in charge was unable to demonstrate the necessary food safety knowledge."−2
3717-1-06.4(F)"3717-1-06.4(F) - Violation - Facilities: Mops: Drying After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies."−2
3717-1-02.4(A)(2)"3717-1-02.4(A)(2) - Violation - PIC-Level 2 Certification No manager has level 2 certification in food protection."−2
3717-1-02.4(C)(17)"3717-1-02.4(C)(17) - Violation - PIC Duties -response plan for vomiting/diarrhea No/inadequate written procedures for response to vomiting/diarrheal events."−2
3717-1-02.4(C)(9)"3717-1-02.4(C)(9) - Violation - PIC Duties-Maintaining Temperatures The person in charge failed to ensure that employees used proper methods to maintain temperatures of TCS foods."−2
3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(p)"3717-1-02.4(B)(2)(p) - Violation - PIC Knowledge-explain complying with reporting responsibilities The person in charge shall be able to explain how the PIC, food employees, and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees."−2

Base deductions−129 pts

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85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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