Las Totoritas, 7665 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LAS TOTORITAS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7665 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024-6912
License #: 1613200
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under plastic To go containers.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing by back door.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans in kitchen shelf.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Storage room back door.
  • Basic - No cleaning implements provided for onsite trash/garbage receptacles not cleaned off site. Strong odor.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Master Bilt in kitchen.
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. 2 door MasterBilt in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wiping cloths laundered onsite not dried in a mechanical clothes dryer, air-dried or placed in sanitizing solution after laundering.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf with seasonings, moved to secure location, corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 ppm. Do not use until repaired. Use 3 compartment sink with sanitizer.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw seviche over baked potato, moved potato, corrective action taken.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, all hand sinks missing paper towels. Filled all holders, corrective action taken.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Take out menus. Posted consumer advisory next to take out menus. Corrective action taken.
09/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean, Employee toilet soiled.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing, storage room by back door.
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. No soap or sanitizer coming out.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Walkin freezer floor with seafood boxes.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. 2 door cooler kitchen.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. 2 door flip top in kitchen.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Fish put in walkin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Spoons, wait station.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine 0 ppm, use 3 compartment sink until Dishmachine is repaired, also no soap coming out.
  • High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. 157° chicken, recooked to 175°, corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 70° on counter, put in walkin, 65°, corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked yuca and vegetables, moved raw to bottom, corrective action taken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 21 small hard droppings on top of Dishmachine, cleaned up and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Small-diameter probe thermometer not provided to measure the temperature of thin foods. Cookline.
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Connection to 2 door cooler in kitchen comes off easily, turning off cooler.
6/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food prep counter near cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed on shelf above steamtable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Observed raw fish and raw shell eggs stored over ready to foods as plant foods, in Migali RIC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in men's room.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at front counter.
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, back door. 5/17/13 needs to be done by next announced inspection.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust, kitchen, over green shelves. 5/17/13 has been done but dust returned.
  • Observed no covers for electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only, kitchen. 5/17/13 needs to be done by next announced inspection.
6/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean, employee bathroom, dry storage
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, green shelves in kitchen.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not sanitized in 3 compartment sink, washing pots with soap only. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, back door.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves, under flour container and back of cooler behind it.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Fish, lemons on floor, walkin.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover, cookline under microwave. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, plastic to go containers on green shelves.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, sauces, soups.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area, behind 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust, kitchen, over green shelves.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.chlorine at 0 ppm, use 3 compartment sink for sanitizing until repaired.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 52? seafood in Master Bilt cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found between 44 degrees Fahrenheit and 47 degrees Fahrenheit for over four days. See stop sale. 52? seafood in 2 door Master Bilt, in kitchen. 10 pounds total.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, beef over dressings, walkin. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. 52? Master Bilt cooler.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Any employee touching food over 30 days of employment.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soups, sauces in walkin.
  • Observed no covers for electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only, kitchen.
4/9/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/15/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-kitchen
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times-with lid inside sink
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner-sink separating from wall-needs cauking.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect-placinging shrimp in bags. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-in dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands prior to putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor-walkin cooler, employee bathroom, kitchen, dry storage. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair-2-door cookline, reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--?aegrees seafood, reachin Corrected On Site with ice.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature-chicken, shrimp.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--raw eggs over vegetables -walkin cooler and raw chicken over raw fish-walkin cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface-mop sink
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover-bottom sheves of prep tables-foil needed changing and bottom of freezer rusted in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers-flour In kitchen next to cookline.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets-refrigerator in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored-raid with seasonings. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area-vegetables in freezerr not covered in kitchen and seasonings in dry storage not covered or labeled.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise-2-door ban-marie- cookline; oven at back door.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris; employee restroom, back room, kitchen walls and swing door hallway walls and walkin cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. throughout the kitchen.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. drystorage area.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
5/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Ceiling tile missing. over the walk in cooler
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Invoices not provided.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. drystorage area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. warewashing area
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen shelves, prep table shelves. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and filters. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. clean equipment in dirty kitchen shelves.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. plastic food containers inside the mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches behind coolers in the kitchen, two dead roaches in dishwashing machine area, 3 dead roaches in storage area, one dead roach in bar. pest control conducted on 03/01/12 accordding to PIC. Corrected On Site. cleaned. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dispensing equipment that allows contamination. no handled cup/bowl inside a food container (rice). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting gloves on or when changing gloves. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food prepared in a prohibited area, cutting boards on top of trash cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. throughout the kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. cleaning equipment inside the waitress station hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. grocery store type bags with meat in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled eggs at the prep area. Corrected On Site. moved inside a cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. poultry. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef, seafood over french fries in a reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. throughout the kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. rice, sugar in drystorage area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. windex. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. kitchen backdoor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. changing from raw (beef) to cooked food (french fries ) without changing gloves. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. plastic spoons.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
3/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and filters
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dry storage area
  • Violation: 37-01-1 A/C vent cover missing. kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. next to walk in cooler
10/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • A/C vent cover missing. kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. manual sanitization required (3 compartment sink) until dishmachine has been fixed. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. dry storage area
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. desserts reach in cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. men restroom
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. 4 certificates out of 10 provided.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of cold holding equipments.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. kitchen shelves.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. pre tables lower shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and filters
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in kitchen area. pest control conducted monthly, last treatment 08/07/11. Corrected On Site. cleaned.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment and shelves., kitchen and dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. ceviche. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave and portable oven soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. shopping bags with cooked plant food on the walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs on a prep table. Corrected On Site. moved inside the cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site. veal, moved indide a cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. flour.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. flour, prep area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. next to walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. throughout kitchen
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. back door. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour. Corrected On Site.
8/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • A/C vent cover missing. kitchen
  • Ceiling tile missing. over the walk-in.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. manual sanitization (3 compartment sink) needed until dishwashing machine has been fixed.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. throughout premises.
  • Critical - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline equipment
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. drystorage
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish broth, eggs at the prep area. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over washed vegetables. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. drystorage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor (bottom)
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. drystorage
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. potatos on the prep area. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler. explained time control procedure.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. wrapped or closed containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw seafood over cooked rice in a reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ]dispensing equipment that allows contamination. bowls, no-handled cups inside food containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Manual sanitization needed until dishwashing machine has been fixed.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood & filters
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoors.
  • A/c vent cover missing.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. waitress station. Corrected On Site.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-27-1 Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. incorrect freezing temperature)
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor
  • Violation: 37-01-1 Ceiling tile missing. next to WIC
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. Next to WIC.
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. hood
  • Violation: 51-16-1 No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. (anexed dining room, restrooms remodeled).
10/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
  • Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. incorrect freezing temperature)
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. food being cooled in deep tightly closed plastic containers.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice in WIC. Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw fish over sauces in RIC.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cut lemons. Corrected On Site. gloves
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. manual sanitization needed until dishwashing machine has been fixed.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. drystorage area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. spoons, waitress station.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. waitress station.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor
  • Ceiling tile missing. next to WIC
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Next to WIC.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. hood
  • No plan review submitted and renovations in progress. (anexed dining room, restrooms remodeled).
8/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices. counter, waitress station.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. missing filter. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. prep table lower shelve.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and filters.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. drystorage area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. hood.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
1/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked plant foods in prep area. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken in steamtable. Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw eggs over cooked food in RIC and WIC.
  • Observed in-use utensil dipped in unclean standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit before use.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. backdoor.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. waitress station.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. employee's restroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. waitress station.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. backdoor
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. cove base.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. steamtable aa.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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