El Mayimbe Fritanga Tortilla
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
55
Score
Across the available record, El Mayimbe Fritanga Tortilla has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 14 violations earlier in the record.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 wipe hands on their pants and continue working with food. Coached employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on top of prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oil on the floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors.
23-03-4
55
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor by kitchen hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on ovens door handle at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
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**
10-07-4
52
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 02-2022 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor by kitchen hand washing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler at storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on ovens door handle at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service utensils on floor at dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
58
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce inside walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
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.
01B-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**
03A-02-5
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**
03B-01-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit on 02-2022 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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**
11-26-1
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.
02C-02-5
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.
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor by kitchen hand washing sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in cooler at storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on ovens door handle at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
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**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service utensils on floor at dry storage area.
25-05-4
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**
06-01-5
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**
42-01-4
20
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham at 49 f cheese at 47 f Operator placed ice on the product to lower the temperature at time of visit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
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 - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen oven
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen RIC
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Frozen Beef thawed inside 3 Comp sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
33
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in deep freezer next to walk-in-cooler. Products not commercially packaged. Operator removed chicken to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink used for storing bucket. Operator removed bucket from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had employees on duty start to fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor near fryer.
08B-38-4
50
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer soiled throughout.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of flower next to kitchen oven.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Kitchen coolers
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Frozen pork being thawed in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
61
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Mayimbe Fritanga Tortilla last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Mayimbe Fritanga Tortilla on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Mayimbe Fritanga Tortilla?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Mayimbe Fritanga Tortilla.
How does El Mayimbe Fritanga Tortilla compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Mayimbe Fritanga Tortilla most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Mayimbe Fritanga Tortilla's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Mayimbe Fritanga Tortilla have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Mayimbe Fritanga Tortilla means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Mayimbe Fritanga Tortilla inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Mayimbe Fritanga Tortilla is inspected around three times per year on average.
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