EL MAMEY FRUTERIA
4410 W 16 AVE STE 10 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (45F – Cooling) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee rice was cooked 2 days ago, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20+ flies on preparation area, some are landing on preparation tables and food containers at kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
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 above breaded fish fillets at walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed establishment selling merengues without proof of source at front counter. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (45F – Cooling) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee rice was cooked 2 days ago, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (57F – Cold Holding) at kitchen area, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator add ice for rapid cooling. . **Corrective Action Taken** **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 tamales (125F – Hot Holding) ground beef (96F – Hot Holding) at kitchen area, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm); employee add water to diluted solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot running water at 78°. Running for 10 minutes approximately. Operator check breakers. Hot water at 97° F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot running water at 78°. Running for 10 minutes approximately. Operator check breakers. Hot water at 97° F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on screen door at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed 2 fly sticky tape on top of preparation area full of flies at kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw pork containers stored on floor at kitchen area. Also observed multiple food containers stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on white chest freezer. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed front door open during operational hours. Also observed gap on back screen door. Observed approximately 20+ flies on preparation area, some are landing on preparation tables and food containers at kitchen area. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic utensils container stored on floor at front counter. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork containers not covered at walk in cooler. **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:23 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.