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FRITANGA LA GATA

FRITANGA LA GATA maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in MIAMI. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Southwest 21st Court
Miami, Florida, 33135
Little Havana
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13497222

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods at the front counter soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Hoods at the front counter soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 46-01-4:- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By the restrooms: child chairs and pressure cleaner blocking the door - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: By the restrooms: child chairs and pressure cleaner blocking the door **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13496989

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen by the prep table. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods at the front counter soiled. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Front counter: to go containers stored on the floor underneath the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above cooked rice with beans. Corrected On-Site 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 on top of the steam table: chicken taquito (109-113F - Hot Holding). As per operator, prepared 1 hour before the inspection. Operator discarded. Discussed with operator the proper methods, food must be stored inside the steam table not on top. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Servsafe: Lombardo Espinoza 4-25-2019, completed on. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter: containers stored inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men restroom, Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By the restrooms: child chairs and pressure cleaner blocking the door

Inspection Date: 10/4/2024

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and throughout the establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the kitchen
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter: bowls and to-go containers stored inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503803

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the cook line. Inspector provided the hand washing sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By the front counter.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on the floor at the front counter. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above cooked beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the cook line: blocked by trash can. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347004

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the cook line.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed in front of the cook line: torn foil on the rack above and the bottom shelf of the prep table with torn foil.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above a case of tomatoes. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. Operator placed the case of raw shell eggs on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sliding glass door reach in cooler: raw chicken stored above cut fruits. Walk in cooler: raw fish stored above a case of margarine. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. Operator placed the raw fish on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand washing sink with boxes stored on top. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(116 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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