TORTILLERIA FRITANGA GONZALEZ
153 W 21 ST #A · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
01A-05-4High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 10 units sweet merengues at front counter with not invoice provided.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken breast container stored above whole tomato case on shelf at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast and raw beef stored on the same container on shelf at walk in cooler. Employee separated it in 2 different containers. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping on top of flour lid container on rack next to microwave. Also observed approximately 5 rodent droppings under preparation table at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 3 rodent droppings under triple sink at kitchen area.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation not changing gloves after changing task. Coached employees on proper procedures.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Yucca (70F – Cold Holding); Cooked Steak (69F – Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (63F – Cold Holding); Raw Marinated Steak (67F – Cold Holding); Raw Chicken Breast (70F – Cold Holding); Raw Churrasco (69 F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for over 4 hours.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Yucca (70F – Cold Holding); Cooked Steak (69F – Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (63F – Cold Holding); Raw Marinated Steak (67F – Cold Holding); Raw Chicken Breast (70F – Cold Holding); Raw Churrasco (69 F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for over 4 hours.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Ripe Plantains (112F – Hot Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator removed to reheat it. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at kitchen area.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed employee Ana hired for less than 60 days. Provided operator health agreement form.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked Yucca; Cooked Steak and Cooked Beans not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours.
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside cooked beans at walk in cooler.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage outside of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on the floor behind cook line area at kitchen area.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 1 missing floor tile in hallway at dining area. Also observed 1 missing tile in disrepair at dining area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed carrots and onion bags stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee stored proper during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall between preparation table and rack at kitchen area. Also observed hole above walk in cooler door at kitchen area.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled on rack at storage shelf.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic milk container reused next to reach in freezer at kitchen area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken breast and raw beef container in shelf at walk in cooler.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and string potatoes containers not identified with common name at kitchen area,
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:19 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.