Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

FRUTERIA LATIN PROUD

4290 E 4 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33013

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3492099
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8854506
DBPR license2332107

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license 10-01-24. Manager called DBPR to pay over the phone. Temporarily out of service. Due to snow storm. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris behind front counter , manager removed and stored in 3 compartment sink to be washed . **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty plastic containers inside handwashing behind front counter , employee removed and discarded containers, coached employee on handwashing sink purpose to wash hands only. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves on preparation table surface with rust. Next to 3 compartment sink .

Basic 11

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed cutting board with cut marks next to 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded and replaced it with a new one . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle water on top of preparation table behind front counter, employee removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris and grease in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen fish inside walk in freezer being stored on the floor, manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in contact with ice inside ice machine behind front counter, employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handle, employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter .

#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cut ham inside metal container in walk in cooler not covered . Manager covered product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed grout missing behind front counter floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet towel on top of preparation table , manager discarded towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed worn tiles in kitchen area . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.