LAS TOTORITAS

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed at callback same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back kitchen door and back door by dry storage bin Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Obsevredbsame Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed same Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On ceviche fliptop cutting board, cooked hominy corn (75F - Cooling). Per employee prepared between 8:00-9:00am. Manager voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler, portioned bean sprouts in standard plastic to go bags. Manager removed all from bags and placed in hotel pan. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, container of raw pork above box of potatoes. Manager moved pork to bottom of speed rack to properly separate. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, container of portioned raw chicken on shelf above boxes of raw fish. Manager rearranged to properly separate. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On ceviche fliptop cutting board, cooked hominy corn (75F - Cooling). Per employee prepared between 8:00-9:00am. Manager voluntarily discarded.

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Condenser drain line empties into kitchen hand sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milk steaming wand at front counter espresso machine crusted with dried on milk.

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In walk in cooler, multiple items missing date marks when removed from reach in freezers.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House chica morada missing date marks when made.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in container of raw corn in kitchen. Manager removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on tile in front of walk in cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/cooler and/or walk-in freezer/cooler. Heavy ice buildup around cooling unit in walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle in standing water (70F) at kitchen fliptop unit. Manager dumped water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In main fliptop in kitchen, container of raw shell eggs on shelf above cooked rice. Employee moved eggs to bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around triple sink area and kitchen hand sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher putting up clean dish ware from machine immediately after rinsing and loading dirty dishes without washing hands first. Reviewed with manager to explain proper procedures to employee. Employee began washing her hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen left upright reach in freezer, box of portioned raw shrimp above open bags of yuca and other food items. Employee rearranged shrimp to bottom of freezer for proper separation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In right upright reach in freezer, containers of portioned raw beef above box of shrimp. Manager rearranged items for proper separation. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scraper and brush in kitchen hand sink. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing above walk in cooler.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed beverage container on make line by togo containers and clean plates. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table by slicer. Employee removed phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like buildup on wall above triple sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor in corner of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed at callback inspection same. Fryer oil container on floor in kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold buildup on wall above triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Bulk containers of sugar missing labels on dry goods shelf in kitchen. 2) Squeeze bottles of oil on prep table in kitchen missing labels. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Observed at callback inspection same. Oil bottles not labeled. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves to cut onions without first washing hands. Reviewed with manager proper hand wash procedures to discuss with staff. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs above boxes of artichoke hearts. Manager inverted for proper separation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) In kitchen fliptop unit lower cooler, container of raw prepped chicken above open container of cooked rice and container of raw shell eggs above containers of portioned sauces. Manager rearranged all items for proper separation. 2) In back of walk in cooler, containers of raw fish above containers of portioned cooked seafood mix. Manager inverted items for proper separation. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, bag of trimmed raw chicken above container of raw beef. Manager inverted for proper separation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler exterior thermometer reading 48F - unchanged during inspection. All food items inside at proper temperature. Manager placed new thermometer inside unit; temperature dropped to 39F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot full of dirty water in kitchen hand sink. Manager removed pot to dish area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by front corner of kitchen. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at front corner of kitchen. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Containers of sauces in walk in cooler missing thawed date mark.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) Containers of frozen sauces in reach in freezers missing date mark for when prepared. 2) Bottled house made chica morada in kitchen glassfront cooler missing date mark. 3) Containers of prepared sauces in walk in cooler missing date produced.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Section of ceiling tiles missing to right of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles damaged in area dry storage area behind kitchen.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed top water bottle on top shelf in server area above small to go containers and silverware containers.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Area of wall below and to left of triple sink damaged. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lime squeezer in container of standing water in service window. Manager dumped water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf in kitchen by service window covered in torn/soiled foil.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall area around triple sink soiled with mold like buildup.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed same , Gary Gordillo , Issued 12/08/2018 certification expired. Manager certification will be observed at the next routine inspection. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in storage room. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: 1 ceiling tile missing. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed accumulation of standing water under dish washer machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Some Ceiling tiles soiled in storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed same Time Extended

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over bags with cilantro inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw shelled eggs and stored correctly. Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over head of lettuce inside ceviche reach in cooler in cook line. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Emailed procedures to manager Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: 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/ Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: No proof provided that some new food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed reporting agreement to manager. Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Maria hired more than 60 days without proof of food handlers training. Priority: Intermediate

Basic - Observed: 1.Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris inside walk in cooler. Odor present when entering walk in cooler. 2. Storage area not maintained cleaned and organized. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Ceiling tile missing in storage room. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Ceiling tiles soiled in storage room. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Phone on top serving plate in kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of Fryer oil on floor in storage area. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer behind condensing unit. Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside mop sink soiled in storage room. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Working containers of food(oil) removed from original container not identified by common name in cook line. Operator labeled oil. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw beef and container of raw chicken stored above container of raw fish and container of seafood mix in True reach in next to white freezer in kitchen. Chef moved to another reach in. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy next to white freezer in kitchen - ; Raw beef (46-48F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Per chef food items in-unit from walk in cooler less than 4 hours. Cook moved to a different reach in to quick chill. Observed top part of gasket torn. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink entrance of kitchen. Chef provided. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Cook elevated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach in freezer.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chef labeled container of sugar. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line prep table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Broken bottom door of back entrance. -entrance to,kitchen, broken bottom door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter HWS Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Service area, behind HWS and prep table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Observed same Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line low boy cooler; chicken (48F - Cold Holding); swai (47F - Cold Holding); cooked yuca (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator food held less than 4 hours. All TCS foods moved to walk in cooler, iced added for a quick chill Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Observed low boy cooler, out of service. Non TCS food stored. Will be check on the next unannounced inspection Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Observed same, will be check on the next unannounced inspection Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-09: Observed no probe thermometer to measure cold holding temperatures, will be check on the next unannounced inspection Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink by wait station used as dump sink. Items removed by employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by wait station. Stocked by employee. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing a blue toxic substance not labeled. Identified as sanitizer and labeled by manager. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed steel bowl used to scoop white rice in dry storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large bags of onions and rice on floor in dry storage. Moved to shelves by employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation