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EL MAYIMBE FRITANGA TORTILLA

304 SW 8 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3471081
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8782078
DBPR license2325913

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#11High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce inside walk in cooler.

#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed RIC by HWS : ; cooked pork (62F – Cold Holding); cooked beans (80F – Cold Holding); milk (74F – Cold Holding). As per operator from previous day.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed RIC by HWS : ; cooked pork (62F – Cold Holding); cooked beans (80F – Cold Holding); milk (74F – Cold Holding). As per operator from previous day. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (132F – Hot Holding); cooked grill chicken breast (117F – Hot Holding); fried cheese (109F – Hot Holding) at steam table front counter. As per operator for approximately 1 hour prior, operator removed products to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#15Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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 to operator via email.

#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 02-2022 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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 employees Raquel and Daisy hired 1 week prior no health reporting agreement signed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, cooked white rice inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

Basic 10

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – 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 60F, as per operator it stop working since previous day.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor by kitchen hand washing sink.

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler at storage area.

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on ovens door handle at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on top of steam table at front counter at 106F. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service utensils on floor at dry storage area.

#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature inside 3 compartment sink at 32F. Coached operator on correct procedures, operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at front counter, operator placed in the correct way. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.