FRUTERIA LATIN PROUD
4290 E 4 AVE, Hialeah FL 33013 · 305.558.5959
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018051652 | Oct 1, 2018 | Nov 7, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves on preparation table surface with rust. Next to 3 compartment sink.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed grout missing behind front counter floor.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed worn tiles in kitchen area.
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed while ham inside of box cut mixed vegetables inside reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed bag of onions being stored on the floor inside dry storage area, Manager removed and stored properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooking equipment in front handwashing sink behind steam table area. Employee removed equipment during inspection.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink missing behind front counter. Establishment under renovation at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food reinsids handwashing sink at cook line. Manager cleaned during inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment with new grill, new hand sink, new counter next main entrance at front area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top front counter area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle water on top preparation table next to coffee machine. Employee discarded during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Obviously in side tongs being stored on oven door handle at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed behind steam table area.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-25.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table. Manager removed and stored inside 3 compartment sink to wash.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in preparation area. Manager provided during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers without a handle being used to distribute rice. Manager removed.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cookline. Manager removed during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with grooves cuts at preparation table. Manager discarded during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed employee personal cell phone on top preparation table behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cookline. As per manager new floor will be installed this week.
Food stored on floor. Observed cookie pot with cheese tamales being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation table. Manager removed during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle waters being stored inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Manager discarded during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at preparation area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not working, next to handwashing sink across oven.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle water on top preparation table across the oven. Employee discarded during inspection.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating steak while cooking rice in kitchen area. Employee removed food to employee lunch area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone on top preparation table across front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled inside walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of green plantain on the floor inside dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.observed across the oven in kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table across the oven. Manager removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with sugar not labeled at front counter. Employee labeled during inspection.
Jan 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license 10-01-24. Manager called DBPR to pay over the phone. Temporarily out of service. Due to snow storm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris behind front counter, manager removed and stored in 3 compartment sink to be washed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty plastic containers inside handwashing behind front counter, employee removed and discarded containers, coached employee on handwashing sink purpose to wash hands only.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves on preparation table surface with rust. Next to 3 compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed cutting board with cut marks next to 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded and replaced it with a new one.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle water on top of preparation table behind front counter, employee removed and discarded during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris and grease in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen fish inside walk in freezer being stored on the floor, manager removed and stored properly.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in contact with ice inside ice machine behind front counter, employee removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handle, employee removed and stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut ham inside metal container in walk in cooler not covered. Manager covered product during inspection.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed grout missing behind front counter floor.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet towel on top of preparation table, manager discarded towel during inspection.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed worn tiles in kitchen area.
Aug 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food debris under cooking equipment in kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in the kitchen area soiled and disrepair.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Also observed Observed grout missing behind front counter floor.
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table next to dry storage area Maduro (129F - Hot Holding); cooked salmon (120F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding) as per manager less than 3 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed containers with seasoning and sugar soiled in the kitchen area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Employee provided during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food debris under cooking equipment in kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in the kitchen area soiled and disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with raw pork being stored on the floor. Employee removed and stored properly.
Stored food not covered. Observed 2 rice containers being stored without a cover. Employee covered containers during inspection.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Also observed Observed grout missing behind front counter floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with sugar, flour not labeled next to oven. Manager labeled product properly.
Feb 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor next to fryer station.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in the kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in the kitchen area soiled and disrepair.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed grout missing behind front counter floor.
Feb 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority9 Intermediate15 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection Management made payment on the license. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed sweet plantains (98F - Hot Holding); cooked salmon (101F - Hot Holding); smoked pork (85F - Hot Holding); (130F - Hot Holding); chicken Milanese (94F - Hot Holding) second temp; cooked salmon (161F - Reheated ); chicken milanesa (172F- Reheated ) sweet plantains (167 F - Reheated ); smoked pork (140F - Reheated )
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. Provided operator with diarrhea poster during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed containers with seasoning and sugar soiled in the kitchen area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink being blocked with pots and pans located in the prep area. Manager removed pots during inspection.
Mop sink used for purposes other than mops. Observed mop sink being used for dishes.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at front counter handwashing sink. Across from 7up soda machine
No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Observed no hot water on 3 compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on handwashing sink located next to front counter. Employee placed paper towels on dispenser during inspection.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers with sugar, seasoning, salt not labeled in kitchen area.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot water on handwashing sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as a scoop inside rice container.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor next to fryer station.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in the kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in the kitchen area soiled and disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed pot with cooked tamales being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager stored food properly during inspection.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer door loose at front counter.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed fruit juices being stored without labels, ingredients located in reach in cooler behind front counter.
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water in the mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall fan soiled behind front counter.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed front counter handwashing sink apparently clogged with some food debris.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed Equipment is disrepair, wood crates, metal sheets next to walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed 2 rice containers being stored without a cover.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed grout missing behind front counter floor.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping towels being use in the kitchen area
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on preparation table bean sprouts (55F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (60F - Cold Holding), according to cook out fir about 45 minutes. Cook place shell eggs and bean sprouts box inside reach in cooler for rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer and can opener soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observe trough out the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed white display refrigerated case door in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area and kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan by steam table front counter Dusty, reach in cooler gaskets soiled, ho filters soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in cooler across from stove by side kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in front of stove reach in cooler by side kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes on top of preparation tables.
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.