Toriano's

1059 62 Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Toriano's has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Toriano's was last inspected on Oct 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited two times.

Among St. Petersburg restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal and plastic containers stored inside bowl of hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
78
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizing solution exceeds 200ppm. Operator discarded and refilled sanitizer bucket. Rechecked reading 100ppm.
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glass cups stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine in wait station area diffusers are soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave and gas oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in freezer door.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee peeling onions before washing. Reviewed with operator.
08B-39-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handle is soiled with debris.
23-24-4
43
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided hand soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Crack tiles near exit. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled.
22-08-4
70
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon over cooked pork sausage in upright freezer in wait station area. Operator placed raw salmon on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler at 11:50am. Operator placed items in reach-in cooler freezer on cooks line. Re temp at 12:51pm a. sliced tomatoes (64F - Cold Holding); 51f b. sliced cheese (63F - Cold Holding) 49f **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Will email DBPR Form 5030-104. Cleanup Of Vomit and Diarrheal Events. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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. Only proof for two employees. 1. Telisha Bowman 2. Toriano Parker **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle located in bar area containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in container on bottom shelf in kitchen not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in a container of seasoning on table on cooks line. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks next to ice machine in wait station area not secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in wait station area. Cracked tiles near rear exit. **Warning**
36-17-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Toriano's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Toriano's on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Toriano's?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Toriano's.

How does Toriano's compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Toriano's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Toriano's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Toriano's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Toriano's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Toriano's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Toriano's is inspected around three times per year on average.