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FRITANGA CUTLER BAY INC

20232 OLD CUTLER RD, Miami FL 33189 · 305-378-4108

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2332158
Grade history
DEC 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (50 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per employee foods were stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above vegetables in the reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provide paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed nacatamales stored inside reach in cooler at the front counter not date marked. As per employee food was stored since yesterday.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 7 ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Basic/24-08-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
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Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (50 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per employee foods were stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (50 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per employee foods were stored yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes stored in front of the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed slicer stored inside the hand wash sink at the kitchen area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area. Employee provided paper towel.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed nacatamales stored inside reach in cooler at the front counter not date marked. As per employee food was cooked Tuesday.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink is in disrepair at the only bathroom in the establishment.
Basic/32-05-4
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing above the reach in cooler at the kitchen area and 1 in the dry storage.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with water damaged.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler thermometer was at 51°F and ambient thermometer was at 52°F.
Basic/14-74-7
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored above condiments on the shelf at the kitchen are.
Basic/40-06-5
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the front counter.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs in standing water inside the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/06-01-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with salt not identified at t kitchen area.
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm). During the inspection employee added more chlorine Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee provided paper towel roll.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Over reach in cooler, located at preparation kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with water damaged.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at preparation kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at ware washing with a slicer and plastic bowl in it. Manager removed items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink at ware washing missing paper towels. Manager provided paper towels during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed Elieth and Jarussiel both employed less than sixty days, have filed out employee health agreement. Provided employee health agreement to manager and employees filled them out during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink at ware washing missing soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at reach in cooler at front counter rusted and pitting.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleaned.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles over reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen area by hood with water damage.
Basic/36-32-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at kitchen area soiled with food debris. Observed shelves of reach in cooler at kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket at front counter at 200plus ppm. Employee diluted solution with a final reading of 50ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at kitchen with utensils stored in it. Employee removed utensils during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels at bathroom located in the front of restaurant. Employee refilled paper towel roll.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles made of porous material and not easily cleanable throughout kitchen area and front counter.
Basic/36-37-5
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over preparation area soiled with debris.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in poor condition located in the kitchen area.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit.
Basic/35B-01-4
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster missing lid.
Basic/33-15-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold like substance on the interior door panel of the reach in cooler located in the kitchen area. Person in charged had employee clean the door panels during inspection.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area ceiling tiles damage.
Basic/36-32-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in poor condition located in the kitchen area.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sodas stored on the front counter area floor,observed bags of vegetables stored on the kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed back area reach in cooler soiled.
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front counter glass cooler door with rust shelves.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed gallons of milk reuse with juices.
Basic/25-32-4
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door shelves located in the front counter.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 17, 2023 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to the three compartment sink in the kitchen area.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 17, 2023 · Observed standing water in the reach in cooler located in the cook line. Time Extended
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler located next to the three compartment sink observed raw steak over cheese.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the glass door cooler next to the hand sink in the front counter observed cheese (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee transferred cheese to the reach in cooler next to it for a rapid cool, Observed in the reach in cooler located next to the three compartment sink cheese (50 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (43F - Cold Holding); raw steak (47F - Cold Holding); raw steak (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beef rolls (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50 F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 4 hours. Employee added ice under the food containers for a rapid cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer the minimum cold holding temperature. Guided manager on food code hot and cold holding temperatures.
Intermediate/53A-14-4/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to manager. Employee printed sign on site.
Intermediate/02B-02-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on the food storage shelves located in the kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle stored in the glass door cooler located in the front counter.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door shelves located in the front counter.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to the three compartment sink in the kitchen area.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning

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.