FRITANGA NICA GRILL
20505 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33189 · 7865870253
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2024
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up through floor drain located by the front counter food service area next to hand sink, steam table and food preparation table. Operator removed all food debris that was in the drain and wastewater stopped coming out.
★ 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--2025054479 | Jul 22, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched hair and then handled food without washing hands at the front counter.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken stored inside supermarket bags in the freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef tacos (103 F - Hot Holding); Fried cheese (103 F - Hot Holding)in the steam table. As per employee food was placed at 10:00 AM.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +400ppm). Employee adjusted to 100 ppm.
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the reach in cooler next to the freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tacos inside the reach in cooler not date marked.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout in some areas of the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed beverage stored inside milk container at the front counter.
Very slow draining water in handwash sink at the front counter.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked beef inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed nacatamales not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per employee items were cooked on Sunday.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a cup on top of preparation table. Employee removed the cup.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bag of chicken stored inside the 3 compartment sink. Employee removed the chicken.
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded beef stored inside supermarket bag in the reach in freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed beverage stored inside milk gallon containers at the reach in cooler located at the front counter.
Jul 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate9 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 white rice (53 F - Cold Holding); special rice (55 F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (61 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was placed inside the reach in cooler from the previous night to cool down. Stop sale was issued.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded beef stored inside supermarket bag in the reach in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw beef. Employee placed eggs at the bottom.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up through floor drain located by the front counter food service area next to hand sink, steam table and food preparation table. Operator removed all food debris that was in the drain and wastewater stopped coming out.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (53 F - Cold Holding); special rice (55 F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (61 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was placed inside the reach in cooler from the previous night to cool down Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47 F - Cold Holding); beef (47 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45 SF - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was placed yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yuca (82 F - Hot Holding); cheese (88 F - Hot Holding); beef (105 F - Hot Holding); pork (94 F - Hot Holding) located at the steam table at the front counter. As per employee food was placed around 10:30 am. Stop sale was issued.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and nacatamales not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per employee items were cooked on Saturday.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a pan stored on the floor next to the grill. Employee washed pan.
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 lowboy reach in cooler is not working properly. All food inside was out of temperature.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil containers stored on the floor. Employee removed them.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed sweet plantains thawed outside on top of preparation table since 12 pm. Employee was coached how to thaw food properly. Sweet plantains were at 67°F.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed Hand washing sink located by the front counter food service area does not draining water properly. Operator removed all food debris that was in the drain and wastewater stopped coming out.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed beverage stored inside milk gallon containers at the reach in cooler located at the front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet plantains thawed outside on top of preparation table since 12 pm. Employee was coached how to thaw food properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth in preparation table at the front counter.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 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 28 NACA TAMELES (50F - Cooling)as per employee more than six hours.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over ready to eat food. Employee removed and placed eggs on bottom shelf during inspection. Observed raw chicken in double door reach in cooler over ready to eat food located at preparation area. Employee moved raw chicken and placed on bottom shelf away from ready to eat food during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 28 NACA TAMELES (50F - Cooling)as per employee more than six hours.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed Mop sink obstructed with brooms and a bucket..
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at restrooms at Food court
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in lowboy reach in cooler located at preparation area soiled with food debris.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.