Totopan

4509 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Totopan has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Totopan was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to eight violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, showing up two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
74
Dec 11, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Totopan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Totopan on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Totopan?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Totopan.

How does Totopan compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Totopan most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Totopan's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Totopan have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Totopan means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.