TOTORITAS RESTAURANT
7367 NW 36 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33166
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Intermediate 2
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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**
Basic 19
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside ceviche container in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed cup from container. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards inside kitchen.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an unenclosed container in kitchen. Employee put a lid on container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler doors handle broken in front of steam box in kitchen.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation around hood.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside white reach in freezer inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield in Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sinks by kitchen back door, and front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer and reach in coolers gaskets inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed seafood mix thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Operator removed food to Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled under prep table in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf by hand wash sink by kitchen back door. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.