Tota’s

244 Utica Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 773-5109

Current Inspection Grade: A
Current Grade: A
Last Graded: 02/22/2022
 
 

At A Glance

Tota's has an average score of 20.8 from 5 scored inspections (see inspection history). The average is between 14 and 27, which equates to having a B average. This shows that Tota's may not be consistently maintaining a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.

An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.

Inspection History

02/08/2024 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 11 | A
  1. (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  2. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
12/08/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 29 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  2. (Critical) 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.
  3. (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  4. 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.
03/23/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 11 | A
  1. (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  2. 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.
  3. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
02/15/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 45 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
  2. (Critical) Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
  3. (Critical) No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
  4. (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  5. (Critical) Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
02/22/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 8 | A
  1. (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  2. Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
02/02/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: N/A | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
  2. (Critical) Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
  3. Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
  4. Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
02/02/2022 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
  1. Current letter grade sign not posted.
  2. MISBRANDED AND LABELING
  3. Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
  4. “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

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