DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

MMABES FRUTAS FRESCAS Y CAFE

261 NE 8 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10750984

  • 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed to go containers stored on the floor at the dry storage. Employee stored them at least 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 2024. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee placed scoop in a container. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle inside the sugar at the front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across from the stove.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a bucket with utensils stored not inverted on top of the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing inside the hand wash at the kitchen. Employee was coached how to thaw food properly. Employee placed beef inside the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wiping clothes stored on preparation table. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not identified at the front counter. Employee labeled the sugar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheeses at the reach in cooler located in the dry storage. Employee placed eggs at the bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan with beef thawing inside the hand wash sink. Employee removed it. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Employee provide soap. Repeat Violation** Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 chicken soup not date marked inside the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/27/2024

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle stored inside the flour.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at the hand wash sink in the preparation area by the dry storage.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wiping cloth in preparation tables. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell raw eggs stored above chicken tacos and tamales inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above tamales and pork inside the reach in cooler. Operator was coached how to store foods properly.
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 shell egg stored with broken shell. Stop sale issued.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
  • 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 chicken tacos stored inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 5/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8610074

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as scoop inside the maseca. Operator removed it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed a cup used as scoop inside the rice. **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board not longer cleanable at the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed a white cutting board not longer cleanable at the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottle stored on the front at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed oil plastic containers stored on the front at the front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking from faucet at the hand wash sink at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed a water leaking from faucet at the hand wash sink at the front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed no ambient thermometer in holding unit. **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. Observed Pamela more than 3 months does not have food handler training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed Pamela Campos more than 3 months working. Food handler training was not provided. Admin Complaint
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tacos, and beef/ chicken soup not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator foods were cooked on Friday. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed chicken tacos, and beef/ chicken soup not date marked inside the reach in cooler. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8441911

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used as scoop inside the maseca. Operator removed it. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board not longer cleanable at the kitchen area. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottle stored on the front at the front counter. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen and at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking from faucet at the hand wash sink at the front counter. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above rice and beans and raw beef. Operated placed the raw shell eggs at the bottom. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed over 30 raw shell eggs at 77° F stored at the front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Warning
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the dry storage. Warning
  • 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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a coffe container stored inside the hand wash sink at the front counter. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Mario Gonzalez did not provide certificate. 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. Observed Pamela more than 3 months does not have food handler training. Warning
  • 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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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 chicken tacos, and beef/ chicken soup not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator foods were cooked on Friday. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 10/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8441268

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning Admin Complaint
  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup inside the flour container. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed a metal bowl used as scoop inside the rice. Admin Complaint
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Admin Complaint
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. Admin Complaint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pumpkins were stored on the floor. Operator removed them. Also observed plastic oil container stored on the floor and a plastic container with rice stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed a bag with onions, a bag with beans and 4 plastic oil containers stored on the floor. Admin Complaint
  • 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop touching the sugar. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed metal bowl used as scoop touching the rice. Admin Complaint
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front hand wash sink and at the bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front hand wash sink. Admin Complaint
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor. Admin Complaint
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar and flour nor labeled. Operator labeled both containers. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed plastic containers with flour not labeled. Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test strips expired 03/01/2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area. Admin Complaint
  • 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. Mario Gonzalez owner, Pamela Campos. over a year . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed 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. Mario Gonzalez owner, Pamela Campos. over a year . Warning Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367933

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup inside the flour container. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pumpkins were stored on the floor. Operator removed them. Also observed plastic oil container stored on the floor and a plastic container with rice stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop touching the sugar. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front hand wash sink and at the bathroom. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar and flour nor labeled. Operator labeled both containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 shell eggs stored above meats. Employee placed raw shell eggs at the bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed test strips expired 03/01/2023. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area. 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. Mario Gonzalez owner, Pamela Campos. over a year . Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Warning

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★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(168 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 9:00 PM
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