FRITANGA CANA BRAVA 3
2795 NW 7 ST, Miami FL 33125 · 305.400.4694
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at cook line partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves. Instructed employee on proper method.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting slicer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler kitchen.
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Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout establishment
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil container not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe reach in coolers interior soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored at reach in cooler kitchen not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at cook line partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door handle soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen and dishwasher area.
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at cook line partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen. Observed at walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at walk in freezer.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored over pork at walk in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at cook line partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves.
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/ Observed food manager certificate for Kimberly J Acevedo expired on 12/10/2024.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork belly cooked held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificate for Aurelia Lemus expired on 7/20/25, Manuel Quesada expired on 7/20/25 and Pedro Meza expired on 6/15/25
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen. Observed at walk in cooler.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Stored food not covered. Observed cheese at reach in cooler not covered, employee covered it.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at walk in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Kitchen, by the dry storage area: pooled eggs stored above milk. Discussed wit( the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.back prep area by the back door.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets at the front counter preparing orders.
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler: container with peeled potatoes on the floor.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Kitchen, by the dry storage area: open employee bottles of water stored on the top shelf of the reach in cooler with and above food for the customers.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above ready to eat empanadas inside reach in cooler near prep station. Operator removed eggs and placed in correct order.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded beef (104F - Hot Holding) inside hot box located near front counter. Operator removed product from hot box and has employee reheating at cook line.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor at the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed can of oil near cook line on the floor. Operator removed from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located near dry storage with soiled interior. Operator wiped down immediately.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located near dry storage with rust accumulation on shelves.
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Items rearranged at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of Fly bait stored over case of hot sauce. Anager moved fly bait at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on back side of slicer blade guard.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. soiled card board on walk-in freezer floor. Discarded at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line shelf. Drink discarded at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed debris inside pan used for storing ice scoop. Manager discarded container, washed scoop, and obtained new pan for holding scoop.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher outside office in recharge zone.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored over raw steak, employee placed the chicken below the beef on site.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter observed coconut pineapple cake (78F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 30 minutes, employee placed item back in the cooler to rapidly cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table observed cheese filling pancakes (98F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 2 hours, employee reheating food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the storage shelf above the preparation sink observed a spray bottle with Chlorine near sweet pepper and other spices, observed dish soap and other chemicals stored over buckets of seasoning in the dry storage area. Manager removed it on site.
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.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager was unable to answer the food code cold holding temperature. Coached manager on both cold and holding food temperature specific by the food code.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the storage shelf above the preparation sink observed a spray bottle with Chlorine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled, cooler located in the storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in a soiled container, manager removed it on site to be cleaned.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottled water stored in the reach in cooler in the storage area, manager removed it.
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.