FRUTELLA
12859 US HWY 301, Riverview FL 33578 · 813570-9874
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022045484 | Sep 1, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | $600 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler removed at time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items on floor.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.plastic spoons and forks not handle first.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm employee remade tested 100 ppm chlorine.
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Mangos, bananas, and water bottles on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not all facing the same direction.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe underneath 3 compartment sink leaking, bucket is underneath pipe to catch water.
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink, removed at time of inspection.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Water to handwash sink turned off, employee turned water back on.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed behind truck the 4 coolers and single service items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in salt.
Food stored on floor. Mangos, bananas, and water bottles on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not all facing the same direction.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe underneath 3 compartment sink leaking, bucket is underneath pipe to catch water.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm chlorine, employee remade tested 100 ppm chlorine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water and vinegar not labeled. Container of salt not labeled.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk not date marked in reach in cooler. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection.
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. Employee signed at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to single service containers.
Food stored on floor. Mangos on floor.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 56 F, operator emptied water at time of inspection.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries and blueberries over whipped cream in reach in cooler.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Observed employee cutting kiwis prior to washing it. Employee washed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 47 Fin reach in cooler.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink. Employee removed at time of inspection.
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. Employee signed at time of inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provide 1 food handler certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board, operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, employee removed at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in container of sugar.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water of 78 F next to prep cooler.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries and blue berries over cut mangos.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not all facing the same direction.
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.