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TOTORITAS RESTAURANT

7367 NW 36 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33166

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 30, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3363893
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8383153
DBPR license2321034

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate10 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 1

#11High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2023. Operator renewed License during Routine Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

#13Intermediate27-19-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at hand wash sink by kitchen back entrance.

#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/ **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

#16Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#17Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by kitchen main entrance.

Basic 10

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed wooden spoons faces up on shelf inside kitchen. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed beef boxes stored on Walk in cooler floor. Also, observed yuca boxes stored on Walk in freezer floor.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soil reach in cooler gaskets in front of deep fryer inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water inside kitchen. Operator removed water and place container inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic14-33-4

Basic – shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf by hand wash sink by kitchen back entrance.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.