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TORTILLERIA FRITANGA GONZALEZ

TORTILLERIA FRITANGA GONZALEZ maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in HIALEAH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

153 W 21 ST #A

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13545682

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-11: Still observed all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-11: Still observed ceiling tiles with water damage outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-11: Still observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed employee Ana hired for less than 60 days. Provided operator health agreement form. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-11: Observed employee Ana hired for less than 60 days. Provided operator health agreement form. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928586

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside cooked beans at walk in cooler.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on the floor behind cook line area at kitchen area.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 1 missing floor tile in hallway at dining area. Also observed 1 missing tile in disrepair at dining area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed carrots and onion bags stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee stored proper during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall between preparation table and rack at kitchen area. Also observed hole above walk in cooler door at kitchen area.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled on rack at storage shelf.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic milk container reused next to reach in freezer at kitchen area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken breast and raw beef container in shelf at walk in cooler.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and string potatoes containers not identified with common name at kitchen area,
  • 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 10 units sweet merengues at front counter with not invoice provided.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken breast container stored above whole tomato case on shelf at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast and raw beef stored on the same container on shelf at walk in cooler. Employee separated it in 2 different containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping on top of flour lid container on rack next to microwave. Also observed approximately 5 rodent droppings under preparation table at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 3 rodent droppings under triple sink at kitchen area.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation not changing gloves after changing task. Coached employees on proper procedures.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Yucca (70F - Cold Holding); Cooked Steak (69F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (63F - Cold Holding); Raw Marinated Steak (67F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken Breast (70F - Cold Holding); Raw Churrasco (69 F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for over 4 hours.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Yucca (70F - Cold Holding); Cooked Steak (69F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (63F - Cold Holding); Raw Marinated Steak (67F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken Breast (70F - Cold Holding); Raw Churrasco (69 F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for over 4 hours.
  • 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 Cooked Ripe Plantains (112F - Hot Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator removed to reheat it. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at kitchen area.
  • 11-26-1: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. Observed employee Ana hired for less than 60 days. Provided operator health agreement form.
  • 02C-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 Yucca; Cooked Steak and Cooked Beans not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours.

Inspection Date: 2/4/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves, inside the walk in cooler.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler running at 66F. During the callback inspection operator removed items to the reach in cooler located at front counter.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler Floor torn.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer's interior soiled.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in water at three compartments sink.
  • 22-35-5:High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (52F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (53F - Cold Holding), stored inside the walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (52F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (53F - Cold Holding), stored inside the walk in cooler. As per operator food was prepared 24 hours before the inspection.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

Inspection Date: 8/5/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the establishment.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler aluminum floor torn.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef and cabbage stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign, located at front counter, cooking line and preparation area. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Observed walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink pipe leaking water, located at front counter.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several items stored in thank you bags inside the standing freezer.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 11-26-1: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. Discussed with operator and provided printed form. Operator provided signed form. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.
  • 02C-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 nacatamales held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at reach in cooler.

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578313

  • 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. OB food workers wearing jewelry while preparing food.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooking area repair where where needed.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of vegetables on floor walk in cooler.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand washing sinks throughout.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All RlC throughout.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Frozen pork thawed in standing water.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area, food spill.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 129 off the steam table less then 2 hours. MGR placed the chicken back inside oven for Reheat over 171 f **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • 11-26-1: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.

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578921

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578163

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Through tout the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8361148

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near the front counter. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout the kitchen. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Through tout the kitchen. Warning
  • 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid raw pork inside the two compartment sink. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on wire shelf near the hot water heater. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets through out the kitchen. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing in standing water inside the two compartment sink. Advised operator to placed inside walk in cooler or turn on cold water to assist with the power thaw. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf above the prep station near the three compartment sink. Warning
  • 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked rice (129F - Hot Holding); tamales (128F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (129F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (130F - Hot Holding) at the steam table near the cash register. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside the two compartment sink. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. Warning

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★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
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Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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