El Toque Latin Restaurant

43418 Hwy 27 Unit 3, Davenport, FL 33837 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308738

Emergency closure in the last 90 days
D
Grade D
Safety score 68 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 28, 2026 (10 days ago)

What drove the grade

Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.High priority · fixed before it reopened Oct 28 · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection
    2 high priority (fixed before it reopened Oct 28), 5 basic (1 repeat)
    -12
  • Emergency closure on Oct 27, reopened Oct 28
    Counts 20 for 30 days after reopening, 10 until 90 days, then nothing
    -20
  • Safety score68

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Routine inspection

7 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times
  1. 2nd follow-up visitOct 28, 2026 Reopened after closure

    The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 1st follow-up visitOct 28, 2026 Still closed

    The inspector came back, but the problems still weren't fixed, so the business stayed closed.

    2 violations still not corrected:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.

      1 live roach on the electrical box above three compartment sink, operator disposed roach on the electrical box

      More time givenFixed on the spot

    Basic1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      Observed 1 dead roach by the reach in cooler right of kitchen entrance Observed 1 dead roach by reach cooler next to the microwave 2 dead roaches under three compartment sink and 1 dead roach by grease drainage box next to the three compartment sink

      More time givenFixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  3. First visitOct 27, 2026 Emergency closure

    Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.

    7 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.

      7 live roaches on wall, in ceiling break next to hood vent above grease trap.

      Roach excrement and/or droppings present.

      Roach excrement present In break of wall above grease trap and next to hood vents.

    Basic5

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

      Thawing in open air. Manager placed under cold running water.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

      On prep table. Manager removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Under grill, build up of grease and old food debris.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      1 roach eggs casing under triple sink. Manager removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Behind and underneath equipment, old food debris present.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Insects, rodents, pests and animals5
Food properly thawed1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1