JESSICA FRITANGA RESTAURANT
1784 SW 1 ST, Miami FL 33135 · 786-502-8890
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $820
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023005866 | Dec 2, 2022 | Apr 10, 2023 | $500 |
| 1--2020046015 | Aug 6, 2020 | May 3, 2021 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Stan up reach in cooler: raw shell eggs and raw beef stored above celery. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter: employee pouring remaining beer from the bottle into the hand washing sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen.
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No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gaps in the walls in the dry storage area.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table: raw shell eggs (57F - Cold Holding). As per operator, placed on the table 45 minutes by per ore the inspection. Operator placed the raw shell eggs inside the stand up reach in cooler at the front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Unisex restroom and at the front counter.
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. FRLA: Ada Luzivo, expired 01/03/23
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back area.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen, single service cups stored inside the hand washing sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. In the kitchen, nearby the hand washing sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (52F - Cold Holding) stored on the cookline for less than 30 minutes as per operator. Operator placed items in the reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red beans smashed (112F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove for less than 3 hours, as per operator, operator reheated red beans smashed (187F - Reheating).
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine drain into handwashing sink at the front counter.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In the kitchen.
Floor tiles disrepair under the stove.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the back of the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood soiled with grease.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing in room temperature in the 3 compartment sink.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate16 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.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Buckets of rice, Flower, etc.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooking area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Coffee area RIC.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen Hood.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside RIC.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef thawed in three compartment sink room temperature.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.throughout kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Dec 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 the establishment has a three compartment sink and the hand washing sink in front of the cook line in the kitchen area by the cook line, not on the approved plan.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed the new room with the mop sink walls with three side of the upper walls with plywood. Observed gaps in the plywood. under a plywood roof structure without any protection from environmental contamination. Observed the new room is not fully enclosed, upper walls where the brick walls stop is completed with plywood. The roof is made of plywood. Observed the room is not fully enclosed has plywood as walls with gaps in the room with 1 chest reach in freezer with food (meats) for the customers stored inside 1 stand up refrigerator, with not protected from contamination.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed the new room with the mop sink walls with three side of the upper walls with plywood. Observed gaps in the plywood. under a roof structure with no walls or any protection from environmental contamination. Observed the dining room is not fully enclosed, upper walls where the brick walls stop is completed with plywood. The roof is made of plywood.
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 the establishment has a three compartment sink and the hand washing sink in front of the cook line in the kitchen area by the cook line, not on the approved plan.
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed the new room with the mop sink walls with three side of the upper walls with plywood. Observed gaps in the plywood. under a plywood roof structure without any protection from environmental contamination. Observed the new room is not fully enclosed, upper walls where the brick walls stop is completed with plywood. The roof is made of plywood. Observed the room is not fully enclosed has plywood as walls with gaps in the room with 1 chest reach in freezer with food (meats) for the customers stored inside 1 stand up refrigerator, with not protected from contamination.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed the new room with the mop sink walls with three side of the upper walls with plywood. Observed gaps in the plywood. under a roof structure with no walls or any protection from environmental contamination. Observed the dining room is not fully enclosed, upper walls where the brick walls stop is completed with plywood. The roof is made of plywood.
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