EL MAMEY FRUTERIA
4410 W 16 AVE STE 10, Hialeah FL 33012 · (305) 822-5343
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over buckets with raw pork. Employee stored raw chicken on shelf under raw pork.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen front of walk in cooler.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed above prep table. Employee discarded sticky tape.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor at storage area. Operator stored cooking oil container six inches above the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezer ice buildup.
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Light not functioning. Observed at kitchen light in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above fryer soiled.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed blue laws non food grade buckets used to stored cut vegetables inside walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen soiled vents and tiles.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top of prep table. Manager discarded.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen floor tiles cracked.
Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler cut vegetables inside buckets on the floor. Operator stored raw food buckets six inches of the ground.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed blue Lowe's buckets used to store food.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to dispense salt. Operator discarded container
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen and inside walk in cooler ceiling dusty.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed salt bucket lid cracked..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt bucket no labeled. Operator labeled salt bucket.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup no handle used to dispense salt. Manager discarded cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at front counter and kitchen areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt bucket no labeled. Manager labeled salt bucket with name.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm); manager diluted sanitizer mix with more water. Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over buckets with raw pork. Employee stored raw chicken on shelf under raw pork.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink at front counter.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and inside walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink at kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reach in cooler. Manager discarded water bottle.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at coffee station and next to guarapo machine, front counter.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 Cans with vanilla pudding dented and one rusted. Manager discarded Dented cans.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in display warmer beef empanadas (122F - Hot Holding) according to manager placed about one hour ago Employee placed empanadas in oven to reheat. beef empanadas (167F - Hot Holding)
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen and walk in cooler floor tile missing and cracked.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter by steam table.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.