DON TOSTON
2234 NW 17TH AVENUE, Miami FL 33142
Last inspected Jul 18, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
APR 24
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license, dated October 1, 2023. At the time of inspection, observed 2 food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 5 customers.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded.
0 High priority7 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer on prep table by reach in freezer. Observed soiled knife holder in kitchen area. Operator had employee clean both onsite.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips. Operator ordered them same day delivery onsite.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer. Operator ordered it same day delivery onsite.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler certificate for none of the employees.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food handler certificate for none of the employees.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and beans, cooked chicken and cooked plantains in reach in cooler and no date markings.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside interior of ice machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both men and women's restrooms.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license expired October 1, 2024 displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep tables.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler in front counter area. Observed oven door on cook line in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door by kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes on the wall above prep tables in kitchen area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on multiple reach in coolers. Observed soiled hood system.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler at the back of house.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan in the reach in cooler, made 2 days ago as per operator. Operator placed date.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Milika certificate expired.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the back exit door.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed sugar containers on the front counter cracked.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At the time of the inspection observed cook washing and rinsing equipment. No sanitation after cleaning. Educated operator on proper ware washing.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored over prep area.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook washing hands in three compartment sink at the time of the inspection. Educated cook on handwashing.
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. Provided to operator during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris on slicer blade. Observed cutting board soiled. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored in wheat puff cereal container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed hood filters in disrepair.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed hood filters in disrepair over stove and flattop griddle.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of dry food containers soiled in dry storage area. Observed exterior of reach in coolers soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed hood soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing underneath hand sink in kitchen in disrepair.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in kitchen.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of individually wrapped Motrin on top of the ice machine.
Employee touched bare body part and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed an employee touching her face and then handed clean silverware to a customer at the front counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's restroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license, dated October 1, 2023. At the time of inspection, observed 2 food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 5 customers.
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. Printed and provided procedure form for vomit and diarrheal events to operator.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and provided employee reporting agreement forms to operator for all employees.
Cutting board has cut marks and heavily grooved located on prep counter, across from kitchen cookline.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located at ice bin behind front counter. Operator placed handle of ice scoop in an upright position.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light covers at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler located under kitchen microwave.
Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed a food container of raw beef stored inside reach in cooler, not kept covered/wrapped. Chef covered food container of raw beef with plastic covering.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walks near kitchen three compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle located under handwash sink next to mop sink at kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of mayonnaise, lemon juice and olive oil not labeled, stored on top of kitchen prep cooler.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.