FRITANGA MONTE LIMAR
15722 SW 72 ST, Miami FL 33193 · 3888841
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies flying around the kitchen and one fly flying around prep area in the back.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022020037 | Feb 2, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | $200 |
| 1--2018041579 | Jul 23, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 21 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chorizo (58F - Cold Holding); raw tamales date mark (58F - Cold Holding); beef liver packaged (42F - Cold Holding); raw chicken tacos (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicha (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Also, observed heavy whipping cream(47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Per operator found unit broken at 8 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chorizo (58F - Cold Holding); raw tamales date mark 07-19 (58F - Cold Holding); beef liver packaged (42F - Cold Holding); raw chicken tacos (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicha (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Also, observed heavy whipping cream (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Per operator found unit broken at 8 am. Food items not in temperature for more than 6 hours. See stop sale.
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. Emailed to operator.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves in dry storage area housing canned tomatoes and on shelf housing dry food items under prep table in kitchen.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water running out of faucet when turning on the knob.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles for walk in cooler, reach in coolers, oven handles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at the 3 CS for clean food pans.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside the wall in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors through kitchen, prep areas, and in dry storage areas behind and under checked.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles through the kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage wall at bottom corner near shelves in dry storage area.
Light not functioning. Observed all the lights above stove burnt out.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hand wash sink knobs inside the kitchen, door gaskets of walk in cooler and reach on coolers.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on shelves of walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled behind handwashing sink in kitchen, behind prep table of reach in cooler, behind stove, behind clean pots are hanging at 3CS.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths on stove counter and prep counters.
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority3 Intermediate20 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed male employee touched soiled hand wash sink with dirty gloves and proceeded to handle food.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (110F - Hot Holding) inside oven, at the steam table: tongue (110F - Hot Holding); chicken (131F - Hot Holding).
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies flying around the kitchen and one fly flying around prep area in the back.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed bag of unwashed red peppers inside the same container as raw pork inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of ready to eat cut peppers and above raw pork inside the walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chorizo (58F - Cold Holding); raw tamales date mark (58F - Cold Holding); beef liver packaged (42F - Cold Holding); raw chicken tacos (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicha (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Also, observed heavy whipping cream(47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Per operator found unit broken at 8 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chorizo (58F - Cold Holding); raw tamales date mark 07-19 (58F - Cold Holding); beef liver packaged (42F - Cold Holding); raw chicken tacos (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicha (48F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Also, observed heavy whipping cream (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Per operator found unit broken at 8 am. Food items not in temperature for more than 6 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (112F - Hot Holding) inside rice machine.
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. Emailed to operator.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves in dry storage area housing canned tomatoes and on shelf housing dry food items under prep table in kitchen.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water running out of faucet when turning on the knob.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles for walk in cooler, reach in coolers, oven handles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal water bottle prep tables and shelves in the kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at the 3 CS for clean food pans.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler in disrepair. Per operator, arrived at 8am and was not working.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside the wall in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors through kitchen, prep areas, and in dry storage areas behind and under checked.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles through the kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage wall at bottom corner near shelves in dry storage area.
Light not functioning. Observed all the lights above stove burnt out.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hand wash sink knobs inside the kitchen, door gaskets of walk in cooler and reach on coolers.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Observed cheese not wrapped inside reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed accumulation of rust on shelves of walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled behind handwashing sink in kitchen, behind prep table of reach in cooler, behind stove, behind clean pots are hanging at 3CS.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths on stove counter and prep counters.
Apr 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken on top of raw beef at walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken next to unwashed produce at walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of ready to eat tamales made in house. Also observed raw shell eggs stored on top of a bucket of chilly house made sauce.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several container or marinated raw chicken with no label. As per operator was marinated yesterday after 6:00pm. Operator added labels to all containers.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation in kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not stored inverted under prep table inside kitchen area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink handle soiled with grease, located next to the fryer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored inverted under sanitizer solution on top of prep table across fryer.
Feb 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated chicken on top of raw beef at walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken next to unwashed produce at walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of ready to eat tamales made in house. Also observed raw shell eggs stored on top of a bucket of chilly house made sauce.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (87F - Cold Holding). As per operator was cooked yesterday afternoon. Chicken is out of temperature more than 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (87F - Cold Holding). As per operator was cooked yesterday afternoon. Chicken is out of temperature more than 6 hours.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several container or marinated raw chicken with no label. As per operator was marinated yesterday after 6:00pm. Operator added labels to all containers.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for all employees on 10/24/25. Jan Carlos, Juana Herrera, Fatima Lopez.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation in kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not stored inverted under prep table inside kitchen area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal drinks stored next to food to be served to the public.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink handle soiled with grease, located next to the fryer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored inverted under sanitizer solution on top of prep table across fryer.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above green plantains at the walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken tacos date marked on 7/05. Employee discarded them.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge stored inside the hand wash sink. Employee removed it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef inside the walk in cooler. It date marked. As per manager it was cooked on Sunday. Employee date marked the food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled by the hood.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Employee removed his watch.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle inside the beans, Employee removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside the walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to preparation table in the kitchen.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all cutting boards in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed hot water faucet of handwash sink in kitchen in disrepair.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula stored in hand sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef placed in reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator, it was prepared yesterday morning.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent in walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at all cutting boards in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the side of exterior door that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout kitchen area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed various floor tiles missing throughout kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of cream sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee placed bucket on shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled with grease in kitchen. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from stove.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach in cooler near stove.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service lids stored on floor in dry storage area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain at handwash sink in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed bucket of beef uncovered in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler pitted with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in walk in cooler soiled. Also observed walls with grease and old food debris soiled throughout kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen.
Oct 17, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager removed the raw shell eggs.
Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed hot water faucet in disrepair at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by pots in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used as scoop in salt and pepper container. Employee removed it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee water bottle above preparation table in kitchen. Also observe employee open gallon of water stored on preparation table.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottle of vinegar stored on floor near entrance door of kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and preparation table in kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths stored under white cutting boards in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled with grease in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched her face then continued to prepare food without washing hands prior. Coached employee on proper hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler beneath the front counter observed rice pudding (47F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding), as per person in charge cooler was holding the minimum temperature less than 2 hours ago. PIC lowered temperature of the unit to rapidly cool.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Explained and went over the big 6 illnesses with the PIC.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer the minimum temperature for hot holding, cold holding or minimum cooking temperature for raw animal foods. Explained employee proper Food Code cold holding, hot holding and cooking temperatures.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.at front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee's cups stored on food storage shelves at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior with grease accumulation, located at cook line.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 27 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority9 Intermediate12 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beans (70 F - Cooling) at preparation area. As per operator over night at ambient temperature.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas inside of thank you bags at reach in cooler front counter. Operator was informed that the bags need to be changed.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Operator paid the license, confirmation number 23604675.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (70 F - Cooling) at preparation area. As per operator over night at ambient temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef tacos (116 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the products to reheat.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washed their hands at three compartment sink.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container stored on the top of hand wash sink. Operator removed the container.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside of hand wash sink preparation area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At preparation area.
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. Food employees reporting agreement was provided.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. At coffee station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans not properly date marked at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator was made it more than 24 hours.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not stored inverted at preparation area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers above three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed a oil container stored on floor next to preparation table in front of hand wash sink. Operator moved the oil container to a shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to exit door back of kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between wall and preparation table at kitchen area. The knife was removed and sent it to the three compartment sink to be cleaned.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed three tongs hanging on the bottom part of the three compartment sink. Operator removed the tongs.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe under the hand wash sink in disrepair preparation area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation tables kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at preparation table where enchiladas are prepared.
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