DON TOSTON
2234 NW 17TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33142
License #2327688
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →DON TOSTON in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 93.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 18, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 7 major, 12 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 18, 2025 shows 19 observation rows: no critical rows, 7 major, and 12 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer. Operator ordered it same day delivery onsite.
- [31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
- [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both men and womens restrooms.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
- [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license expired October 1, 2024 displayed.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside interior of ice machine.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on multiple reach in coolers. Observed soiled hood system.
- [53B-02-5] 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.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep tables.
- [02C-02-5] 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.
- [16-37-1] 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.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door by kitchen area.
- [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes on the wall above prep tables in kitchen area.
- [22-02-4] 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.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler at the back of house.
- [53B-01-5] 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.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler in front counter area. Observed oven door on cook line in disrepair.
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