FRITANGA EL MALECON CORPORATION
315 E 49 ST, Hialeah FL 33013 · 305.826.0807
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 46 points better than where it started.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed roach pesticide above sack of rice in dry storage area. Employee removed Insecticide from storage area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019020001 | Mar 6, 2019 | Jun 4, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw prep chicken on top of cooked steaks inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at front dining area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted at cook line. Employee inverted during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water bottle on top preparation table at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on top kitchen counter. Manager removed and provided clean one, and stored properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with milk residue. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray can under front counter table. Manager removed from premises during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork not separated from raw beef inside reach in cooler at prep area. Manager removed product and separated raw pork in different metal container during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at cook line. Manager provided during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at dining area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils inside metal container not inverted behind front counter. Manager inverted during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle water on top preparation table in kitchen area. Employee removed and discarded during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handle. Manager removed and stored properly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dark substance next to back kitchen door.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with mold behind front counter. Manager discarded ice and began to clean interior.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top oven.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at dining area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted inside plastic container in preparation area. Employee inverted during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal bottle water on top preparation table. Employee removed and discarded during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal soda can inside reach in freezer at preparation area. Manager removed and stored in designated employee area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food at storage area.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed torn screen at back door in kitchen area.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink behind front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken in metal container not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Manager dated product during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris at kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at front counter area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not invented next to front counter, manager invented during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Manager provided hairnet during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor next to 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned and moped water.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed torn screen at back door in kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind handwashing next to oven.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled next to coffee station.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to repair chest freezer lid.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile on top kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles on top of kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled at kitchen.
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed for tortillas, and plantain leaves.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed roach pesticide above sack of rice in dry storage area. Employee removed Insecticide from storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage slaw (70F - Cold Holding) at front counter according to employee less than 3 hours. Employee stored product properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried cheese (104F - Hot Holding)at steam table. Also; beef tacos (91F - Hot Holding) pork tamales (125F - Hot Holding) fried plantain with cheese (117F - Hot Holding) at steam table.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm at front counter area, employee added more water to sanitizer solution (Chlorine 100ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink, employee provided paper towels during inspection.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non grade used brush at coffee station.
tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to repair chest freezer lid.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile on top kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles on top of kitchen area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers with cut onions, mix vegetables in vinegar, portioned cheese, no labeled inside reach in cooler, front counter.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwashing sink behind front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of counter.
Mar 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen hole on ceiling tile.
Feb 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table beef enchiladas (115F - Hot Holding); blood sausage (114F - Hot Holding); fried cheese with tortilla (118F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain with cheese (119F - Hot Holding) Accord to manager placed 2 hours ago. 'Em took food items to kitchen to reheat.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed fruit cup in syrup packed on site for customer self service no labeled
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice, raw beef, Valencia a rice, gallo pinto rice, according to mana prepared yesterday around 10:00 AM No date labeled. Employee labeled food items.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen floor.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen hole on ceiling tile.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle water on top of shelf above preparation table at kitchen. Manager discarded water bottle.
Stored food not covered. Observed inside reach in cooler, white rice, and Valencia a rice no covered, Employee covered food containers with plastic lids.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep table at kitchen.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen gallo pinto rice (125F - Hot Holding) according to manager prepared 3 hours ago. Employee put gallo pinto rice on top of stove to reheat. 20 minutes later Gall pinto rice 170F Reheating.
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 not available, emailed instructions to manager, Manager printed handout.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed items from inside hand wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed gallo pinto rice and grilled beef, according to manager prepared the day before no date labeled.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on shelf above preparation table at kitchen. Em removed cell phone from preparation area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. O at kitchen under preparation table and 3 com sink area.
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.