Don Toston
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
27
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Don Toston, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 18, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 11 violations.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Don Toston trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
7
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer. Operator ordered it same day delivery onsite. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both men and women's restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license expired October 1, 2024 displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks on prep tables.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler in front counter area. Observed oven door on cook line in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door by kitchen area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes on the wall above prep tables in kitchen area.
36-24-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on multiple reach in coolers. Observed soiled hood system.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler at the back of house. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
27
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of individually wrapped Motrin on top of the ice machine.
41-07-4
High Priority - 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.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the men's restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
58
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and heavily grooved located on prep counter, across from kitchen cookline.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located at ice bin behind front counter. Operator placed handle of ice scoop in an upright position. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light covers at kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler located under kitchen microwave.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walks near kitchen three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle located under handwash sink next to mop sink at kitchen area.
29-11-4
Basic - 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.
02D-01-5
45
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking and prepping food with ho hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
67
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding), chimichurri (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator both items were prepared over 4 hours ago **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding), chimichurri (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator both items were prepared over 4 hours ago **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of peas and carrots dented in storage area **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - 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 employees Roysbel, Fernando, and Berta who have been employed approximately 60 days with no proof of food handler training **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed wiping cloth used to smash plantains to make tostones **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator lifted handle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed coffee spoon handle in coffee. Operator lifted handle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Toston last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Toston on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Toston?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Don Toston.
How does Don Toston compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Don Toston most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Don Toston's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Don Toston have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Don Toston means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Don Toston inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Toston is inspected around two times per year on average.
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