Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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FRITANGA MONIMBO

13710 SW 56 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3499121
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8879505
DBPR license2321504

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 10, 2024 3:35 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 11, 2024 3:51 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
10 High Priority3 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical30 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 10

#18High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer for 3 compartment sink less than 50 ppm reading, employee adjusted solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using and texting on cell phone, then continue to prep food without washing her hands.

#20High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratch head then continue engage in food preparation without washing her hands.

#21High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratch head then continue engage in food preparation without washing her hands.

#22High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash her hands in the hand sink without soap. Instructed employee to wash hands with soap, then employee washed hands with soap.

#23High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee cut chicken on a cut board, then fail to sanitize after wash and rinse step. Instructed employee proper procedure, employee sanitized cut board.

#24High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on prep cooler located next to the sautéed stove, observed one live roach crawling on the floor by the oven in the kitchen, observed one live roach crawling on the floor by onion storage by kitchen entrance, observed approximately 7+ live roaches crawling inside and between crevices of the receipt print machine located on a small window counter above the preparation table in the kitchen, observed one live roach crawling under food blender located next to the receipt print machine on a small window counter above the preparation table in the kitchen, observed live roaches started falling and crawling on the wall and prep table once items were moved around.

#25High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the upright double door reach-in cooler located in kitchen area cooked tongue (56F), as per employee since day prior. Instructed employee to discard food.

Stop Sale
#26High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the upright double door reach-in cooler located in kitchen area cooked tongue (56F Cold Holding), as per employee since day prior. Instructed employee to discard food, observed marinated beef (46F – Cold Holding), as per employee prepped earlier in the day less 4 hours, observed shredded beef (45 F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (44F – Cold Holding), as per employee these food items were out of the cooler used for food preparation. Instructed employee to transfer food items to another working cooler to rapidly cool.

#27High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the steam table at buffet line observed enchilada (114F – Hot Holding); cooked chicken (127F – Hot Holding), as per manager food was placed in this unit for less than 4 hours, observed underneath the steam table at front line naca tamales (115 F – Hot Holding), as per manager out of temperature control for about one hour, observed cooked yuca (117F – Hot Holding) in a container at back of the kitchen as per employee for less than 2 hours, observed cooked steak (100F – Hot Holding), in a container at back of the kitchen as per employee for less than 2 hours, observed sweet plantains (112F – Cooling) in a bowls stored over the prep table cook line, as per employee out of temperature for about one our. Instructed manager to reheat all these food products.

Intermediate 3

#28Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink.

#29Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not dispensing towels.

#30Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not working.

Basic 17

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with mold like substance.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the cook line area.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All throughout the kitchen.

#4Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 2 large clean pots under prep table stored on floor.

#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one large dead roach in oven., observed one dead roach on the floor under the mop sink, observed one dead roach on the floor by the upright reach in cooler at front counter area.

#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and water bottles stored on shelf above prep table.

#7Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and old food debris accumulated by sauté line in kitchen.

#8Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the kitchen area.

#9Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 4 hood baffle filters missing.

#10Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handle.

#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed heavy grease build up inside oven.

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease build up behind cook line and under hood at saute station. Observed soiled gasket at front counter reach in cooler. Observed food storage container soiled on exterior of container.

#13Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripping used as shelf cover under all the preparation tables in the kitchen and front line.

#14Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water and old food debris in double door reach upright in cooler in kitchen area.

#15Basic21-02-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.

#16Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet soiled wiping cloth stored on prep tables near kitchen entrance.

#17Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container under prep table at cook line with flour and seasoning mix not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:02 AM.

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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
5 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.