Fritanga Cana Brava 3
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Fritanga Cana Brava 3 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
“Raw animal foods not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Fritanga Cana Brava 3 on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at cook line partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door handle soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by cook line.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen and dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
64
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored over pork at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at cook line partake in multiple tasks without changing gloves.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Kimberly J Acevedo expired on 12/10/2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork belly cooked held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
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. Observed food handler certificate for Aurelia Lemus expired on 7/20/25, Manuel Quesada expired on 7/20/25 and Pedro Meza expired on 6/15/25
53B-14-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen. Observed at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese at reach in cooler not covered, employee covered it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at walk in freezer .
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
41
Mar 10, 2025
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 in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above ready to eat empanadas inside reach in cooler near prep station. Operator removed eggs and placed in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded beef (104F - Hot Holding) inside hot box located near front counter. Operator removed product from hot box and has employee reheating at cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor at the cook line.
36-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed can of oil near cook line on the floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located near dry storage with soiled interior. Operator wiped down immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located near dry storage with rust accumulation on shelves.
14-33-4
58
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Items rearranged at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of Fly bait stored over case of hot sauce. Anager moved fly bait at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on back side of slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. soiled card board on walk-in freezer floor. Discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line shelf. Drink discarded at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed debris inside pan used for storing ice scoop. Manager discarded container, washed scoop, and obtained new pan for holding scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
50
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored over raw steak, employee placed the chicken below the beef on site. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter observed coconut pineapple cake (78F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 30 minutes, employee placed item back in the cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table observed cheese filling pancakes (98F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 2 hours, employee reheating food.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the storage shelf above the preparation sink observed a spray bottle with Chlorine near sweet pepper and other spices, observed dish soap and other chemicals stored over buckets of seasoning in the dry storage area. Manager removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager was unable to answer the food code cold holding temperature. Coached manager on both cold and holding food temperature specific by the food code. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the storage shelf above the preparation sink observed a spray bottle with Chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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 reach in cooler door handles soiled, cooler located in the storage area.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in a soiled container, manager removed it on site to be cleaned.
10-12-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottled water stored in the reach in cooler in the storage area, manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
30
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Sep 16, 2022
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 25 minor violations.
View 38 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed supermarket bags with veggies inside the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork above RTE cabbage salad, and raw fish over hot dogs in reach in cooler . **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken above ground beef inside the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (63 F - Cold Holding); chicken (59 F - Cold Holding); steak (58 F - Cold Holding) sour cream (48 F - Cold Holding); salpicon (54 F - Cold Holding); tres leche (50 F - Cold Holding) As per operator all these food was placed before 8:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued.Also observed beef and rice enchiladas (79 F - Cold Holding) more than 4 hrs. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (63 F - Cold Holding); chicken (59 F - Cold Holding); steak (58 F - Cold Holding) sour cream (48 F - Cold Holding); salpicon (54 F - Cold Holding); tres leche (50 F - Cold Holding) As per operator all these food was placed before 8:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued. Also observed beef and rice enchiladas (79 F - Cold Holding) more than 4 hrs. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sour cream (48 F - Cold Holding); salpicon (54 F - Cold Holding); tres leche (50 F - Cold Holding). As per operator food was placed inside reach in cooler before 8:00 am this morning. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the cook line area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink has 2 plastic containers inside. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
02D-12-1
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed plastic container with Clorox inside a vinegar container. **Warning**
41-21-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container with cooked meat inside reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed hand wash sink is missing in front of the counter area where ice is scooped and juices are served. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under brown cutting board at the preparation area. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in some reach in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed back storage area used as a preparation room, with screens not 16 mesh/inch. **Warning**
35B-13-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed an oven and cooking equipment stored at the back storage area. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the kitchen area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork not covered inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside bean container. Operator removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted in the kitchen area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 beverage containers above plantains. Operator discarded the drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed fish and meatballs that belong to employees not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on top of food preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a employee without hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease at the kitchen area. And Also observed floor soiled in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed different food items stored in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed containers with tamal mixture stored under hand sink. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed water, vinegar, onions, rice , plantains, beans stored outside in open area in the back storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-43-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plantains inside reach in cooler store at the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between pipes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the pipes in the cook line. **Warning**
10-20-4
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 a bowl touching the beans. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fritanga Cana Brava 3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fritanga Cana Brava 3 on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fritanga Cana Brava 3?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fritanga Cana Brava 3.
How does Fritanga Cana Brava 3 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Fritanga Cana Brava 3 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Fritanga Cana Brava 3's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fritanga Cana Brava 3 have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fritanga Cana Brava 3 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 Cana Brava 3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fritanga Cana Brava 3 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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