Totoritas Restaurant

7367 NW 36 St, Miami, FL 33166 · Permanent Food Service · License 2321034

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 60 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 6, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.High priority · 27 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 25 routine inspection
4 high priority (3 fixed by the Oct 6 follow-up), 4 intermediate (1 repeat), 20 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-40
Safety score60

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep252026

Routine inspection

28 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 6, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
14 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 High priority
- 13 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  More time given
Basic13
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed ceviche stored at reach in cooler at kitchen not covered.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  More time given
  Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  More time given
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
  Ceiling tile missing.
  More time given
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 25, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
28 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 20 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Observed tilapia (58°F - Cold Holding); corvina (59°F - Cold Holding) as per employee since previous day.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed tilapia (58°F - Cold Holding); corvina (59°F - Cold Holding) as per employee since previous day.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  Observed employee partake on multiple task without changing nor washing hands.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Intermediate4
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Observed cook rice at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed board soiled at kitchen.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Repeat violation
Basic20
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed fish, white rice stored at reach in cooler not covered.
  Repeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed plastic bowl with no handle used to dispense white rice.
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Repeat violation
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Repeat violation
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at kitchen.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at kitchen.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed hood filter at cook line soiled. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler soiled throughout reach in coolers and reach in freezer.
  Repeat violation
  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  Observed at all equipments at establishment.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  Observed at preparation room by walk in cooler.
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Observed at kitchen area and preparation room near walk in cooler.
  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage at preparation area.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout establishment.
  Ceiling tile missing.
  Observed tiles missing by walk in cooler.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Floor soiled throughout kitchen, walk in cooler, walk in freezer and preparation area.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.