Fritanga Amerrisque

101961 Overseas Hw, Key Largo, FL 33037

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Fritanga Amerrisque stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

Fritanga Amerrisque's latest score of 61 falls below the Key Largo average of 69. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 12, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (130F - Hot Holding) as per operator lees than 45 minutes, operator increase temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored above raw pork on reach in cooler. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (78F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler, as per employee from last night. Employee discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked on reach in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours. Employee dated cooked rice during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle onions container stored on floor, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 23, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).

11-01-5

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

16-37-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fritanga Amerrisque last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fritanga Amerrisque on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Fritanga Amerrisque compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?

Fritanga Amerrisque most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.

Has Fritanga Amerrisque's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fritanga Amerrisque have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fritanga Amerrisque 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 Fritanga Amerrisque inspected?

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

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