FRITANGA LA FUENTE
4353 Northwest 7th Street
Miami, Florida, 33126
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in rice container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed bowl used as scoop in rice container. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed cracked tiles in kitchen area **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed soiled shelves in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beans, pork, in pots with no cover. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed pork with no lid **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed mop stored in mop bucket. **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at steam table: eggs (90F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (88F - Hot Holding). As per operator, food has been there over 4 hours prior to inspection. Observed at counter: plantain chips (56F - Ambient). As per operator, chips are made in house and have been there 2 days prior to inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at counter: plantain chips (80F - Ambient). As per operator chips were made and plastic wrapped prior day to inspection. **Admin Complaint**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table: eggs (90F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (88F - Hot Holding). As per operator, food has been there over 4 hours prior to inspection. Observed at counter: plantain chips (56F - Ambient). As per operator, chips are made in house and have been there 2 days prior to inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at steam table: eggs (90F - Hot Holding). Observed at counter: plantain chips (80F - Ambient) **Admin Complaint**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed at mop sink in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no form or kit on site. Inspector provided form via email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed no form or kit **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled table where sauces are kept in kitchen area. Observed soiled blender not in use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed soiled table where sauces are kept in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand sink it kitchen or bathroom. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed no paper towels at bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 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 flautas made 2 days prior in walk in cooler with no date mark. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed food with no label or date mark more than 24 hours prior. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
7
Basic
13
Total
26
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop in rice container. **Warning**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of microwave soiled and oven. **Warning**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed under prep table bowls and pots not inverted in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of rice bins soiled. **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of plastic utensils stored on floor at front counter. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beans, pork, in pots with no cover. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop sink. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths throughout kitchen stored on shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in rice and beans (51F - Cooling); cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); beans (56F - Cooling). As per operator, food was prepared the day before. **Warning**
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in walk in rice and beans (51F - Cooling); cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); beans (56F - Cooling). As per operator, food was prepared the day before. **Warning**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed tortillas stored in towel at front counter. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at steam table: eggs (90F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (88F - Hot Holding). As per operator, food has been there over 4 hours prior to inspection. Observed at counter: plantain chips (56F - Ambient). As per operator, chips are made in house and have been there 2 days prior to inspection. **Warning**
- 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 at steam table: eggs (90F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (88F - Hot Holding). As per operator, food has been there over 4 hours prior to inspection. Observed at counter: plantain chips (56F - Ambient). As per operator, chips are made in house and have been there 2 days prior to inspection. **Warning**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink in kitchen. **Warning**
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calculate thermometer. Inspector and operator calibrated thermometers together to 32F. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Observed no form or kit on site. Inspector provided form via email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed manager unable to calibrate thermometer. Inspector calibrated thermometer together with operator to 32F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled table where sauces are kept in kitchen area. Observed soiled blender not in use. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand sink it kitchen or bathroom. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed multiple stop sales for temperature and cooling abuse, certified food manager unable to calibrate thermometer. **Repeat Violation** **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 flautas made 2 days prior in walk in cooler with no date mark. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 26 total violations (6 high priority, 7 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor, and kitchen floor throughout.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris throughout all kitchen shelves.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken not covered inside walk in cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 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.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, all kitchen food containers, rice, beans etc.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 11-01-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
- 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.
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 20 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).