FRITANGA LOS NICOYAS
1426 W 49 ST, Hialeah FL 33012
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef on kitchen steam table at 128F, operator reheated at stove 20 minutes later cooked beef 168F.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on top of bucket by sink shell eggs (87 ambientF - Cold Holding) Operator placed shell eggs inside walk in cooler for proper storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded faucet no vacuum breaker, at kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator discarded.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed mop sink next to 3 compartment sink, exposed to splash.
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Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored at the kitchen floor. Operator stored cooking oil on crate of the floor.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed quaternary pills container above prep table at kitchen. Operator removed container, stored away from prep areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles, dining area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in bathroom.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Ground beef stored over raw whole muscle beef,inside reach in freezer, Operator stored raw ground beef under raw beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table sweet plantains (110F - Hot Holding); shredded beef (130F - Hot Holding), according to to the manager placed 2 hours ago, Operator took food items to kitchen to reheat. 30 minutes after 11:33 second temperature sweet plantains (168F - Hot Holding); shredded beef (170F - Hot Holding).
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened dressing bottles inside reach in cooler, according to manager opened 2 days prior, no date labeled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between prep refrigerated tables at front counter. Manager removed knife and stored utensils properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen prep table.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket under 3 compartment sink on the floor. Operator stored sanitizer bucket more than six inches above the floor.
Jun 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at 3 compartment sink, spray bottle containing degreaser, no labeled.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored ice scoop with handle upwards.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles containing cooking oil, mojo, and flour containers, no labeled with common names.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on faucet under hand sink at kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed inside walk in cooler Raw beef stored over sack with onions. Manager stored raw beef in a different shelve away from onions.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef on kitchen steam table at 128F, operator reheated at stove 20 minutes later cooked beef 168F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container stored in hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed container from inside hand wash sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs and stored them properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler rusted shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at front counter no labeled. Manager labeled container.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked frozen pork stored in non foo grade bags inside freezer. Manager removed frozen pork from thank you bag and stored in a food grade bag.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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, cooked chicken and cooked pork containers according to manager prepared yesterday no date labeled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside black vertical freezer inside walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen. Manger removed tongs from oven door Handle.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in freezer at walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler.
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.