FRUTAS NATURALES
4215 NW 167 ST, Miami Gardens FL 33055 · 305.620.1819
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019057297 | Nov 8, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells, located in cafeteria area, See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (113F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (122F - Hot Holding);for less than 4 hours in steam table. Operator reheated at 165°F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container in hand sink located at the kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced during inspection.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed beans on walk in cooler floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the cafeteria.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 salmon (122F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (103F - Hot Holding); mashed plantain (100F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (87F - Hot Holding)inside steam table, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Tamales (107F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator,located in the juice station. Operator increased equipment temperature
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket storage inside hand sink, operator removed it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 25, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (114F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (118F - Hot Holding); in steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitazer bucket in hand sink. Operator removed it.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside salt container. Operator removed it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed pork belly (42F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (40F - Cold Holding); beans (41F - Cold Holding)no covered in walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping stored it in chlorine sanitation solution of 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Nov 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 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 black beans (51/50F - Cooling), was cooked from the day before as per operator.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (51/50F - Cooling), was cooked from the day before as per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed pinaple, limon, orange, melon, sale by 1/2 gallons.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen door, soap dispenser, hood soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 black beans (50/48F - Cooling); was cooked from the day before as per operator located inside walk cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (50/48F - Cooling); was cooked from the day before as per operator located inside walk cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (120F - Hot Holding);
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mariela, Julio, Luisa.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Deli station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of steam table located at the front line.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooked beans and tomatoes sauce on walk in cooler floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 beef empanadas (112°F - Hot Holding); potatoes balls (104°F - Hot Holding); tequenos (111°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees washing dirty tray on hand sink at the cafeteria station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At the cafeteria station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the cafeteria station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on preparation table, operator set up the sanitizer bucket at 100 ppm.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 form to operator, operator printed and posted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed all hand wash sink without sign.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container.
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.