Fritanga El Malecon Corporation
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
52
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Fritanga El Malecon Corporation stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Fritanga El Malecon Corporation's 52 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 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. Observed raw pork not separated from raw beef inside reach in cooler at prep area. Manager removed product and separated raw pork in different metal container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid spray can under front counter table. Manager removed from premises during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at cook line. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dark substance next to back kitchen door.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils inside metal container not inverted behind front counter. Manager inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle water on top preparation table in kitchen area. Employee removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handle. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
52
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal bottle water on top preparation table. Employee removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal soda can inside reach in freezer at preparation area. Manager removed and stored in designated employee area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food at storage area .
22-16-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed torn screen at back door in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-60-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with mold behind front counter. Manager discarded ice and began to clean interior. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top oven.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cooking utensils not inverted inside plastic container in preparation area . Employee inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
67
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried cheese (104F - Hot Holding)at steam table. Also ; beef tacos (91F - Hot Holding) pork tamales (125F - Hot Holding) fried plantain with cheese (117F - Hot Holding) at steam table.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm at front counter area, employee added more water to sanitizer solution (Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed for tortillas, and plantain leaves.
14-31-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed roach pesticide above sack of rice in dry storage area. Employee removed Insecticide from storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage slaw (70F - Cold Holding) at front counter according to employee less than 3 hours. Employee stored product properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink, employee provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non grade used brush at coffee station.
14-14-4
Basic - tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to repair chest freezer lid. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile on top kitchen area
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles on top of kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers with cut onions, mix vegetables in vinegar, portioned cheese, no labeled inside reach in cooler, front counter. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwashing sink behind front counter.
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of counter. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
26
Mar 1, 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. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen hole on ceiling tile. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen hole on ceiling tile **Time Extended**
36-32-5
90
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 beef enchiladas (115F - Hot Holding); blood sausage (114F - Hot Holding); fried cheese with tortilla (118F - Hot Holding); sweet plantain with cheese (119F - Hot Holding) Accord to manager placed 2 hours ago. 'Em took food items to kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice, raw beef, Valencia a rice, gallo pinto rice, according to mana prepared yesterday around 10:00 AM No date labeled. Employee labeled food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed fruit cup in syrup packed on site for customer self service no labeled **Warning**
02D-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen hole on ceiling tile. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle water on top of shelf above preparation table at kitchen. Manager discarded water bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside reach in cooler, white rice, and Valencia a rice no covered, Employee covered food containers with plastic lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
52
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (52F - Cold Holding) Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection.
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 scrambled eggs (123F - Hot Holding) as per employee less than 4 hours. Employee reheated during inspection. scrambled eggs (168F - Reheating)
03B-01-6
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. Provided form during inspection.
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 rice and beans and beef stew not labeled inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils stored inside front hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone in preparation table. Employee put it away.
40-06-5
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw pork (52F - Cold Holding)as per employee less Han 4 hours. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef stew not covered inside reach in cooler. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
30
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fritanga El Malecon Corporation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fritanga El Malecon Corporation on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fritanga El Malecon Corporation?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fritanga El Malecon Corporation.
How does Fritanga El Malecon Corporation compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Fritanga El Malecon Corporation most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Fritanga El Malecon Corporation's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fritanga El Malecon Corporation have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fritanga El Malecon Corporation 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 El Malecon Corporation inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fritanga El Malecon Corporation is inspected around three times per year on average.
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