LAS TOTORITAS
7665 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33024
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4: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**
- 36-27-5: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**
- 02D-01-5: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of cooked rice in kitchen fliptop lower cooler. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor in corner of kitchen. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold buildup on wall above triple sink. Warning
- 02D-01-5: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
- 22-41-4: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. Dishwasher reading 0ppm chlorine after several attempts. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1) Employee changed gloves after cutting raw fish without washing hands first and began to work with other food items. 2)Employee changed gloves after using cell phone without washing hands first and began to prepare a food order. Reviewed with employees proper handwashing procedures and employees washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen left reach in freezer, containers of portioned raw shrimp and raw fish filets on shelf above bags of french fries and white corn. Employee rearranged to put raw shrimp and fish in bottom of freezer for proper separation. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clean plastic container sitting over kitchen hand sink to air dry. Employee moved container to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made chica morado beverages in glassfront cooler by service area missing date mark when made. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
7
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Section of ceiling tiles missing to right of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles damaged in area dry storage area behind kitchen.
- 12B-07-4: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.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Area of wall below and to left of triple sink damaged. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4: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
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf in kitchen by service window covered in torn/soiled foil.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall area around triple sink soiled with mold like buildup.
- 12A-07-5: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**
- 08A-04-5: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
- 08A-05-6: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
- 08A-20-5: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
- 05-05-4: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
- 31A-09-4: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
- 31B-02-4: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
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at front corner of kitchen. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02C-08-5: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.
- 02C-02-5: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4: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**
- 36-22-4: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**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Some Ceiling tiles soiled in storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: Observed same **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in storage room. Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and placed in proper location. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed accumulation of standing water under dish washer machine in kitchen. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1. Observed bag of onions on floor next to hot holding unit on kitchen floor. Operator moved to appropriate location. 2. Observed oil can storage on floor next to freezer in kitchen. Operator placed in appropriate location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dry storage room. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed several knives stored between prep table and flip top in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Some Ceiling tiles soiled in storage room. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of salt on prep table in kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator corrected and placed in appropriate location. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in reach in reach freezer in kitchen. Operator corrected to appropriate placement. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Observed cooked corn in kitchen prep area at (84F - Cold Holding) food held outside temperature control under 4 hours. Food not prepared or portioned today. Suggested using Time as a public health control form.Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. 2. Raw chicken 49F cold holding , Raw fish 50F cold holding held less than 4 hours ago inside white refrigerator in cook line. Observed equipment turned off, operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-03-7: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
- 53A-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/. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towel in dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand washing soap at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap in dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off throughout establishment. 1.Water temperature at 76F in hand wash sink in cook line 2. Three compartment sink at 78F. 3. Employee restroom at 75F. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4: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
- 36-36-4:Basic - Observed: Ceiling tile missing in storage room. Priority: Basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Observed: Ceiling tiles soiled in storage room. Priority: Basic
- 40-06-5: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
- 11-27-4: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
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Priority: Basic
- 08B-47-4: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
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer behind condensing unit. Repeat Violation Priority: Basic
- 53A-05-6: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
- 11-26-1: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
- 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside mop sink soiled in storage room. Priority: Basic
- 53B-13-5: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
- 08A-04-5: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
- 08A-05-6: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
- 02D-01-5: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).