Frianga Monimbo
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
86
Score
Frianga Monimbo appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface”, which has been cited seven times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Frianga Monimbo on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusted ceiling fan blades.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at one of the cooling units.
14-33-4
86
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen preparation area.
36-34-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic cooking oil container stored on the floor at dry storage area.
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at both units. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at different prep tables.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt not labeled, kitchen staff labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep table. Staff washed can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler evaporator cover missing.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear door exit by bathroom hall area
35B-01-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler unit at kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at several of the units. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at 3 compartment sink area
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
50
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from preparation table. As per kitchen staff shredded beef s from day prior.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from preparation table. As per kitchen staff shredded beef s from day prior.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade and holster at preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed there employees Mariel Quiroz, Wendy Murillo and Veronica Leyva with expired certificates on 06/93/2024
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at dry storage room on the back.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all throughout the kitchen working area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged over AC unit at kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and AC vent all throughout kitchen working area soiled/dusted.
36-34-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed heavy grease accumulation on hood walls.
36-63-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken/missing parts of floor tiles across from standing reach in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chopper knife stored in contact with electrical pipes and soiled wall over three compartment sink.
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all throughout reach in coolers at kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed all throughout the reach in coolers and reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a carton of single service cups stored on the floor at dry storage area, staff placed it back in a rack **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls all throughout the back of cooking line and above three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several towels stored outside sanitizer bucket all throughout the kitchen area and front counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled with grease residues.
23-03-4
30
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the whole kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the whole kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Reach in cooler shelves has rust. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
90
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm), operator remade Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed taquito (112F - Hot Holding), stored at the steam table for less than 30 minutes, operator reheated first taquitos (146F - Reheating), and then 2nd reheat taquitos (167F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03E-08-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table. Operator placed bucket on the bottom shelf in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed enchiladas (98F - Hot Holding); taquito (112F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 30 minutes, operator reheated first taquitos (146F - Reheating), and then 2nd reheat taquitos (167F - Reheating). Observed chicken (105F - Hot Holding); pork (85F - Hot Holding); stored on top of the kitchen stove for approximately 90 minutes, operator reheated chicken (167F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on the kitchen prep table. Operator cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, rice and bean containers with no name labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout the whole kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphones stored on top of prep table. Operator stored phone correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee cleaning a spatula in water with soap and Clorox mixed at the 3 compartment sink not washing, rinsing and sanitizing correctly. Advised employee to make the 3 compartment sink before any cleaning of equipment is made.
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 52F. As per operator, employees cleaned the reach in cooler this morning at 8:30am-9am, items were moved to the reach in freezer until the unit temperature is at 41F.
14-11-5
Basic - Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps. Observed soap and sanitizer mixed together in one bucket at the 3 compartment sink.
16-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle inside touching the salt and bean container. Operator took out the scoop with handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed carne asada and pollo in standing water thawing in the kitchen. Operator placed running water on the chicken and started prepping the carne asada. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket by the mop sink and bathrooms. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
30
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maria Arauz, Julia Gimenez, and Crista Santa Maria.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over front counter.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler in kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed plantain boxes thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator started to cook plantains. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container on prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection, next to the mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection, next to the mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed operator sale juices by gallon without a warning label. Operator was advised packaged juice not to be sold until warning is added to the label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed operator sale juices by gallon without a warning label. Operator was advised packaged juice not to be sold until warning is added to the label. Observed juices had a label with the ingredients but not the warning label. **Time Extended**
02D-12-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap around the back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Observed a gap around the back door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some broken tiles throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some broken tiles throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.Also observed the gasket soiled at the reach in freezer by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.Also observed the gasket soiled at the reach in freezer by the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** **Time Extended**
42-01-4
61
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in kitch area
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler floor **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage above preparation area
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frianga Monimbo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frianga Monimbo on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frianga Monimbo?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Frianga Monimbo.
How does Frianga Monimbo compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Frianga Monimbo most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Frianga Monimbo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Frianga Monimbo have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frianga Monimbo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Frianga Monimbo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frianga Monimbo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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