Fania Kitchen

866 Ne 79 St, Miami, FL 33138

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Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

High Risk

Fania Kitchen appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.

Looking across the full record, “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Fania Kitchen on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager 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

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a lid container broken on white chest freezer.

14-38-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pairs of tongs at oven.

10-20-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-03-4

50-04-4

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.

16-04-4

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled with food debris, manager cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-12-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables inside thank you bags under preparation table and inside reach in freezer. Coached manager on proper bagging requirements.

14-31-5

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not working, out of batteries, next to handwashing sink. Manager provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of yuca on the floor under preparation table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

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

22-16-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table next to service window, manager removed and stored inside sanitizing bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Apr 1, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fania Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fania Kitchen on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fania Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “hotel and restaurant license decal not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fania Kitchen.

How does Fania Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Fania Kitchen most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Fania Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fania Kitchen have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Fania Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Fania Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fania Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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