El Mamey Fruteria
Last inspected: Feb 15, 2024
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Score
Public records show four inspections at El Mamey Fruteria stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 15, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at El Mamey Fruteria since Feb 15, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Hialeah restaurant scores 76. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 handout for cleaning in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and cracked floor tiles at kitchen and walk in cooler area.
36-17-5
86
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen fruit pulp stored in non food grade bags inside reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken container stored over cooked pork chunks inside walk in cooler. Employee stored raw chicken on bottom shelf under ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed inside walk in cooler floor in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket with raw pork stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored raw pork bucket six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed light shields missing end caps inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
38-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers inside walk in cooler dusty.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler shelves rusted **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken containers stored over raw pork inside walk in cooler. Manager stored raw chicken containers on bottom shelf under raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed I chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed inside walk in cooler light shield missing end caps.
38-12-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed on storage area
38-07-4
47
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (110F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (108F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (111F - Hot Holding)stored inside front counter hot box. As per operator food was prepared 30 minutes before the inspection. Operator returned to the oven and reheated to 185F. Observed cooked chicken soup on the steam table at 126F, per operator has been there approximately 20 minutes, operator returned to the stove and reheated to 185F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside a thank you bag inside white chest freezer by front prep area.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Located in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in the hand washing sink in the unisex bathroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located by the front prep area and in the kitchen hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing white freezer interior soiled located in the front prep area.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork been thawing at room temperature. Operator open faucet for appropriate thawing method. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside white chest freezer by front counter prep area.
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Mamey Fruteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Mamey Fruteria on file is from Feb 15, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Mamey Fruteria?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Mamey Fruteria.
How does El Mamey Fruteria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
El Mamey Fruteria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has El Mamey Fruteria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Mamey Fruteria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Mamey Fruteria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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