LAS TOTORITAS
7665 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33024 · 954.894.1828
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 7 live small flying insects flying at dry storage shelf in kitchen not landing. Operator began killing insects and sanitizing the area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $650
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025063874 | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 3, 2026 | $450 |
| 2--2024068827 | Sep 24, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on walk in cooler
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
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cookline
Mar 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 7 live small flying insects flying at dry storage shelf in kitchen not landing. Operator began killing insects and sanitizing the area
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in kitchen right flip top cooler. Operator inverted foods
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pots in hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed pots
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of kitchen dish washer
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach outside of customer bathroom Observed 3 dead roaches in dry storage bin Observed 2 dead roaches in kitchen under storage rack. Operator removed roaches and began cleaning and sanitizing the area
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on walk in cooler
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
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled behind cookline soiled with grease. Operator began cleaning floor
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cookline
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Condenser drain line empties into kitchen hand sink.
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.
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.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in container of raw corn in kitchen. Manager removed cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on tile in front of walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/cooler and/or walk-in freezer/cooler. Heavy ice buildup around cooling unit in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle in standing water (70F) at kitchen fliptop unit. Manager dumped water.
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.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around triple sink area and kitchen hand sink.
Aug 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scraper and brush in kitchen hand sink. Employee removed items.
Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing above walk in cooler.
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.
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.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like buildup on wall above triple sink.
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor in corner of kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold buildup on wall above triple sink.
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.
Jan 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor in corner of kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold buildup on wall above triple sink.
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.
Sep 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by front corner of kitchen. Manager replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at front corner of kitchen. Manager replaced.
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.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Section of ceiling tiles missing to right of walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles damaged in area dry storage area behind kitchen.
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.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Area of wall below and to left of triple sink damaged.
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.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf in kitchen by service window covered in torn/soiled foil.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall area around triple sink soiled with mold like buildup.
Mar 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in storage room.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed accumulation of standing water under dish washer machine in kitchen.
Some Ceiling tiles soiled in storage room.
Mar 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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/.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand washing soap at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator placed soap in dispenser.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in storage room.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed accumulation of standing water under dish washer machine in kitchen.
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.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dry storage room.
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.
Some Ceiling tiles soiled in storage room.
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.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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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
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. Priority: High Priority
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
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
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
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
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
Observed: Ceiling tile missing in storage room. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ceiling tiles soiled in storage room. Priority: 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 Priority: Basic
Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of Fryer oil on floor in storage area. Operator elevated Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer behind condensing unit. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside mop sink soiled in storage room. Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food(oil) removed from original container not identified by common name in cook line. Operator labeled oil. Priority: Basic
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