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LAS TOTORITAS

7665 PINES BLVD · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33024-6912

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3344739
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8363999
DBPR license1613200

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#10High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator corrected and placed in appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in reach in reach freezer in kitchen. Operator corrected to appropriate placement. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Observed cooked corn in kitchen prep area at (84F – Cold Holding) food held outside temperature control under 4 hours. Food not prepared or portioned today. Suggested using Time as a public health control form.Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. 2. Raw chicken 49F cold holding , Raw fish 50F cold holding held less than 4 hours ago inside white refrigerator in cook line. Observed equipment turned off, operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 5

#13Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Gary Gordillo 12/08/2018 expired 12/08/2023. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towel in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand washing soap at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off throughout establishment. 1.Water temperature at 76F in hand wash sink in cook line 2. Three compartment sink at 78F. 3. Employee restroom at 75F. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and placed in proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed accumulation of standing water under dish washer machine in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1. Observed bag of onions on floor next to hot holding unit on kitchen floor. Operator moved to appropriate location. 2. Observed oil can storage on floor next to freezer in kitchen. Operator placed in appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed several knives stored between prep table and flip top in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic36-34-5

Basic – Some Ceiling tiles soiled in storage room. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of salt on prep table in kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.