TORTILLERIA FRITANGA GONZALEZ
153 W 21 ST #A · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
35 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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 stored over raw beef inside reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Chicken (49F – Cold Holding); Corn Tamales (49F – Cold Holding); Cooked Steak (51F); Beef Soup (49F – Cold Holding) at walking cooler. As per operator everything was prepared the night before. Also observed Milk (47F – Cold Holding); White Cheese (49 F – Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (47 F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Chicken (49F – Cold Holding); Corn Tamales (49F – Cold Holding); Cooked Steak (51F); Beef Soup (49F – Cold Holding) at walking cooler. As per operator everything was prepared the night before. Also observed Milk (47F – Cold Holding); White Cheese (49 F – Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (47 F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice and Beans (130F – Hot Holding); Fried Pork (123F – Hot Holding); Fried Cheese (120 F – Hot Holding); Ripe Plantains (118 F – Hot Holding) as per operator prepared less than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gabriela and Ana hired more than 60 with not proof of food handler training. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink at preparation area. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf rusty use to stored clean utensils and pans at kitchen area. **Warning**
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 Tamarind juice prepared 4 days ago with no date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
Basic 26
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled reach in freezer handle at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area and preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above reach cooler at front counter. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile at front counter. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not inverted next to triple sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to stored inside tortillas at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at front counter not cooling down properly. Also observed walk in cooler not cooling down properly at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed it during inspection. Observed employee open bottle of water stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. Observed employee bottles of water stored on top of establishment food at reach in cooler at front counter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
13-01-4Basic – Employee with soiled clothing. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation wearing a dirty apron at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler in disrepair at kitchen area. Also observed reach in cooler in disrepair properly at front counter. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed vegetables stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk containers reuse to stored juices inside reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed 1 soiled dry wiping cloth use to stored on top clean utensil. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at ambient temperature inside triple sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to hand wash sink at the preparation area. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth all around kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:56 AM.
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.