Fritanga Coquito
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
37
Score
Going back to 2022, Fritanga Coquito has 11 inspections in the public record. Fritanga Coquito was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of stove at kitchen pork tamales (115F - Hot Holding), according to cook placed 90 minutes ago. Cook turn on burner to reheat tamales 30 minutes after, pork tamales (175F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on Ice bath next to steam table; cooked yuca (58F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (58F - Cold Holding); according to operator placed 1 hour ago. Manager placed ice bags on top of food containers for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored above coleslaw inside walk in cooler. Operator placed shell eggs on bottom of shelf below coleslaw. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to store towels croquettes inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed portioned cheese and cakes on cooler front counter no labeled.
02D-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed pots pans on shelves back of restaurant by mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on coffee preparation area, floor soiled with food residue.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sacks with beans and rice stored on the floor, operator stored food six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on man bathroom no sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups box stored on the floor. Operator stored SS cups six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
37
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed pots pans on shelves back of restaurant by mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed pots pans on shelves back of restaurant by mop sink. **Time Extended**
24-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed onions, cabbage and pumpkins stored on an area the is not fully enclosed, behind restaurant by mop sink under ceiling but back part is not fully enclosed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed at kitchen above slicer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed at kitchen above slicer. **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler, and fan covers inside walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed gaskets on walk in cooler, and fan covers inside walk in cooler soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler, coleslaw, cooked beef no covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed inside walk in cooler, coleslaw, cooked beef no covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
78
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tamal mix cornmeal and potatoes (77F - Hot Holding) According to cook prepared the night before, leg at ambient overnight. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen raw pork on ice bath cooked ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49F - Cold Holding), according to cook prepared last placed 30 minute ago, cook added more ice to containers. 20 minute after Second temperature cooked ground beef (41F - Cold Holding); sour cream (40F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training available for Celia Arguello.and Nataly Reyes. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed pots pans on shelves back of restaurant by mop sink. **Warning**
24-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar sack stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed onions, cabbage and pumpkins stored on an area the is not fully enclosed, behind restaurant by mop sink under ceiling but back part is not fully enclosed. **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed at kitchen above slicer. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler, and fan covers inside walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler, coleslaw, cooked beef no covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
43
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed plastic container from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler, gallo pinto rice, raw marinated beef, and cooked soup containers no covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar containers at kitchen no labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at kitchen grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on hallway between walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
36-32-5
70
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change task and don't change gloves. Manager coached employee to take out gloves, wash hands and put new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags to stored beef at walk in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork tamal (120F - Hot Holding) as operator less than two hours. Operator turn on burner to start reheating the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked yuca (60F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (45F - Cold Holding) stored on ice bath. Operator pt more ice for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washing hands at three compartment sink. Manager coached employee to wash hands at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
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.
16-13-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at hallway to walk in freezer.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board at preparation area.
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with cooked chicken, sweet plantain,beef stew and chicken stew not covered inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation area.
21-12-4
32
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Observed shelves inside walk in cooler rusted. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler . **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in cooler **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on cardboard box on top of flour sack at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed purse stored on cardboard box on top of flour sack at kitchen. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed in front of hand sink at kitchen card board as liner on shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed in front of hand sink at kitchen card board as liner on shelf. **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in cooler **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer door handles soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer door handles soiled. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
74
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Use of unpasteurized milk products. See stop sale. Observed individually pack plastic containers with cultured milk( leche agria) unpasteurized No berating the warming label no for human consumption., inside display cooler at front counter. **Warning**
01A-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table counter breaded enchiladas 10:00 am (115F - Hot Holding) and cooked yuca (120F - Hot Holding), according to cook prepared two hours ago. Cook reheated items on stove 10:30 am breaded enchiladas (175F - Hot Holding) and cooked yuca (170F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. **Warning**
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside display cooler at front, juice jars and milk beverages prepared the day before no date labeled. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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). **Repeat Violation**
11-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. No proof provided. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above oven at kitchen. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on cardboard box on top of flour sack at kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink no sign. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer door handles soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed inside walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed in front of hand sink at kitchen card board as liner on shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-45-4
29
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Employee prepared new sanitizer solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen cooked pork (115F - Hot Holding ); red beans (115F - Hot Holding ) According to cook prepared 2 hours ago. Cook put cooked pork and red beans on top of stove to reheat to 165F. 20 minutes later cooked pork (167F - Reheating); red beans (168F- Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed used to stored dough ins walk in cooler.
14-31-5
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 - 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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked plantains, seasoned beef, cut cheese, cooked chicken, and cooked potatoes, according to cook prepared yesterday, no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to walk in freezer.
36-24-5
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 scoop inside dry beans. Employee stored scoops with handles upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
33
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef steak (60F - Cooling); cooked shredded beef (60F - Cold Holding); cooked tamale en casuela (60F - Cooling)stored inside walk in cooler. As per operator cooked food was prepared yesterday afternoon. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: During the callback inspection observed cooked shredded beef (48F- Cooling); cooked pork (49F - Cooling) stored inside walk in cooler. Food was prepared 2 days ago. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked beef steak (60F - Cooling); cooked shredded beef (60F - Cold Holding); cooked tamale en casuela (60F - Cooling)stored inside walk in cooler. As per operator cooked food was prepared yesterday afternoon. Operator discarded it. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: During the callback inspection observed cooked shredded beef (48F- Cooling); cooked pork (49F - Cooling) stored inside walk in cooler. Food was prepared 2 days ago. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of kitchen prep table. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: At the time of the callback inspection observed wet towel stored on top of prep table in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of sugar on front counter floor. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: At the time of the callback inspection observed case of water stored on floor by the prep area. **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fritanga Coquito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fritanga Coquito on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fritanga Coquito?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fritanga Coquito.
How does Fritanga Coquito compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Fritanga Coquito most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Fritanga Coquito's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fritanga Coquito have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fritanga Coquito 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 Fritanga Coquito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fritanga Coquito is inspected around three times per year on average.
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