Fritanga Diner

3449 Nw 42 Ave, Miami, FL 33142

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Fritanga Diner has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 9, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about nine violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At the time of the inspection operator paid license. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored in pickled vegetables container.

14-01-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Mar 1, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese sauce (90F - Hot Holding) as per operator this item was left at room temperature since night prior, pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding), as per operator item have been in reach in cooler since night prior

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding), as per operator items have been in reach in cooler since night prior

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (90F - Hot Holding) as per operator this item was left at room temperature since night prior,

03B-01-6

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

05-08-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork with no date mark

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board is soiled

22-02-4

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

16-37-1

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of sauce with no label

02D-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottle of hot sauce stored on floor

08B-38-4

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

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill soiled

36-27-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fritanga Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fritanga Diner on file is from Dec 9, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fritanga Diner?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fritanga Diner.

How does Fritanga Diner compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Fritanga Diner most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Fritanga Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fritanga Diner have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fritanga Diner 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 Diner inspected?

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

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