FRUTERIA LATIN PROUD
4290 E 4 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle water on top preparation table across the oven. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating steak while cooking rice in kitchen area. Employee removed food to employee lunch area. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone on top preparation table across front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled inside walk in freezer.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of green plantain on the floor inside dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.observed across the oven in kitchen area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table across the oven. Manager removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with sugar not labeled at front counter. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not working, next to handwashing sink across oven.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed cutting board with cut marks next to 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded and replaced it with a new one . Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle water on top of preparation table behind front counter, employee removed and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris and grease in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen fish inside walk in freezer being stored on the floor, manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in contact with ice inside ice machine behind front counter, employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handle, employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter .
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut ham inside metal container in walk in cooler not covered . Manager covered product during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed grout missing behind front counter floor. Repeat Violation
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet towel on top of preparation table , manager discarded towel during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed worn tiles in kitchen area . Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license 10-01-24. Manager called DBPR to pay over the phone. Temporarily out of service. Due to snow storm. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris behind front counter , manager removed and stored in 3 compartment sink to be washed . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty plastic containers inside handwashing behind front counter , employee removed and discarded containers, coached employee on handwashing sink purpose to wash hands only. Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves on preparation table surface with rust. Next to 3 compartment sink .
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food debris under cooking equipment in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed floor soiled with grease and food debris under cooking equipment in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in the kitchen area soiled and disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed floor in the kitchen area soiled and disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Also observed Observed grout missing behind front counter floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed grout missing behind front counter floor. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food debris under cooking equipment in kitchen area. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in the kitchen area soiled and disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with raw pork being stored on the floor . Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 rice containers being stored without a cover. Employee covered containers during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Also observed Observed grout missing behind front counter floor. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with sugar , flour not labeled next to oven. Manager labeled product properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table next to dry storage area Maduro (129F - Hot Holding); cooked salmon (120F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding) as per manager less than 3 hours. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed containers with seasoning and sugar soiled in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor next to fryer station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in the kitchen area soiled and disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed grout missing behind front counter floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
9
Basic
15
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as a scoop inside rice container.
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor next to fryer station.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in the kitchen area.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in the kitchen area soiled and disrepair.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot with cooked tamales being stored on the floor behind front counter . Manager stored food properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer door loose at front counter.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed fruit juices being stored without labels, ingredients located in reach in cooler behind front counter.
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water in the mop sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall fan soiled behind front counter.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed front counter handwashing sink apparently clogged with some food debris.
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed Equipment is disrepair, wood crates , metal sheets next to walk in cooler .
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 rice containers being stored without a cover .
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed grout missing behind front counter floor.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping towels being use in the kitchen area
- 21-01-4:Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection Management made payment on the license. Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed sweet plantains (98F - Hot Holding); cooked salmon (101F - Hot Holding); smoked pork (85F - Hot Holding); (130F - Hot Holding); chicken Milanese (94F - Hot Holding) second temp ; cooked salmon (161F - Reheated ); chicken milanesa (172F- Reheated ) sweet plantains (167 F - Reheated ); smoked pork (140F - Reheated )
- 11-27-4: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. Provided operator with diarrhea poster during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed containers with seasoning and sugar soiled in the kitchen area.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink being blocked with pots and pans located in the prep area. Manager removed pots during inspection.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Mop sink used for purposes other than mops. Observed mop sink being used for dishes .
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at front counter handwashing sink. Across from 7up soda machine
- 27-08-4:Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Observed no hot water on 3 compartment sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on handwashing sink located next to front counter. Employee placed paper towels on dispenser during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers with sugar, seasoning, salt not labeled in kitchen area.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot water on handwashing sink .
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 26 total violations (2 high priority, 9 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observe trough out the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white display refrigerated case door in disrepair.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area and kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan by steam table front counter Dusty, reach in cooler gaskets soiled, ho filters soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in cooler across from stove by side kitchen.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in front of stove reach in cooler by side kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes on top of preparation tables.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on preparation table bean sprouts (55F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (60F - Cold Holding), according to cook out fir about 45 minutes. Cook place shell eggs and bean sprouts box inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer and can opener soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).