Fritanga La Nueva
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
47
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Fritanga La Nueva stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 19 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice kept on prep table located in kitchen entrance. Kept hot holding for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 73F. Fritter stuffed with ropa Viejo and rice kept hot holding on steam well. Holding for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 88F. Ask manager to reheat up to 165F. Steak kept hot holding in grill for 30 minutes with temperature of 128F Beans 103 F kept hot holding in hot box for less than 4 hrs . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 for some employees . Operator have employees sign paper . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Time extended 58 days **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Through restaurant **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank nor chained by soda boxes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Water damage on ceiling tiles at dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees preparing and serving food while wearing bracelets and watch . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler under microwave. Reach in cooler gasket on reach in cooler across from prep table broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on bulk sugar container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Corner dining room area across from women's restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Nozzle of milk steamer kept on water with temperature of 77F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
47
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on shelf in kitchen entrance 3 small flying insects on bag that has banana leaves on prep table Approximately 15 small flying insects on box of ripe plantains , operator discarded. 3 small flying insects in garbage can located on prep area, operator discard 1 small flying insects in dinning room by restrooms. Total = 23 small flying insects **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed 1 flying insect at back prep area And 1 flying insect front hand sink 2 total flying insects **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Hose lining in bottom of mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
29-45-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice kept on prep table located in kitchen entrance. Kept hot holding for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 73F. Fritter stuffed with ropa Viejo and rice kept hot holding on steam well. Holding for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 88F. Ask manager to reheat up to 165F. Steak kept hot holding in grill for 30 minutes with temperature of 128F Beans 103 F kept hot holding in hot box for less than 4 hrs . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juicer and saw have debris. Cutting board on clean dish shelf soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container inside had sink in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 for some employees . Operator have employees sign paper . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Arroz con leche Cooked onions front counter reach in cooler Cooked tamales front counter display case made 2 days prior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water on floor by saw and bulk container in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stove have debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from hand wash sink faucet on prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Through restaurant **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop shield have debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank nor chained by soda boxes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Water damage on ceiling tiles at dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees preparing and serving food while wearing bracelets and watch . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler under microwave. Reach in cooler gasket on reach in cooler across from prep table broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on bulk sugar container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Corner dining room area across from women's restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Nozzle of milk steamer kept on water with temperature of 77F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
21
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice kept on prep table located in kitchen entrance. Kept hot holding for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 73F. Fritter stuffed with ropa Viejo and rice kept hot holding on steam well. Holding for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 88F. Ask manager to reheat up to 165F. Steak kept hot holding in grill for 30 minutes with temperature of 128F Beans 103 F kept hot holding in hot box for less than 4 hrs . **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creama kept cold holding at front counter with temperature of 60F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Crema kept on bottle kept on ice at front counter for 4 hrs with temperature of 60F . Operator discarded . O stop sale given. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over avocados on reach in cooler by serving window. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in freezer on prep area.And fish on same shelve as fish. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on shelf in kitchen entrance 3 small flying insects on bag that has banana leaves on prep table Approximately 15 small flying insects on box of ripe plantains , operator discarded. 3 small flying insects in garbage can located on prep area, operator discard 1 small flying insects in dinning room by restrooms. Total = 23 small flying insects **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Pan of refried beans in tall reach in cooler by prep table **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Hose lining in bottom of mop sink. **Warning**
29-45-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juicer and saw have debris. Cutting board on clean dish shelf soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container inside had sink in prep area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 for some employees . Operator have employees sign paper . **Warning**
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. Arroz con leche Cooked onions front counter reach in cooler Cooked tamales front counter display case made 2 days prior. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Corner dining room area across from women's restroom **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on bulk sugar container. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler under microwave. Reach in cooler gasket on reach in cooler across from prep table broken. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees preparing and serving food while wearing bracelets and watch . **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Water damage on ceiling tiles at dining room. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank nor chained by soda boxes. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop shield have debris **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour no label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Through restaurant **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from hand wash sink faucet on prep area. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stove have debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water on floor by saw and bulk container in prep area. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Nozzle of milk steamer kept on water with temperature of 77F. **Warning**
10-07-4
10
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed vegetables reach in cooler at cook line
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at pastry station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small container used to scoop spices. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small white reach in freezer next to dish area
14-69-4
58
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork ribs (107F - Hot Holding) per employee held less than 1 hour. Employee put on stove to reheat for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-25 Operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer make table by entrance
05-09-4
70
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment. Renovations being done within establishment adding a bakery area. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Time extended 30 days. **Time Extended**
51-12-5
90
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Jug water in hand wash sink Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Per operator test kit locked in office unable to open until later
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment. Renovations being done within establishment adding a bakery area. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor, operator removed
21-38-4
70
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 101 and chicken 121 per operator hot holding less than one hour. Operator removed items and placed into oven for immediate temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Iced desert in cooler in front of counter for grab and go has no labels. Advised operator that items offered that customers can grab go needs labeling. Label needs name and address of place made, name of the product and date.
02D-02-4
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. Provided form to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door leading out back by rest rooms has gap at top and bottom of door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop sink. Operator inverted mop to allow to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. - Stored in cooler with ambient thermometer reading 55F less than 4 hours per operator. Moved to vegetable cooler for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
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. - Paperwork provided.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - Sink next to triple sink blocked by rolling cart. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. - Battery dead for dispenser next to triple sink. Employee put soap next to sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - Acoustic tiles at front area for steam tables, coffee station and make table.
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, or dust. - Fan guard for beverage cooler has slight accumulation. - Vents above flat top and fryers has buildup.
23-03-4
58
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Portions of raw chicken stored above raw beef in tall reach in cooler across from clean equipment rack in back of kitchen.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Black beans 123-131F, pork rinds 90F in cambro less than 2 hrs. Operator put items to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Steak and white rice 79F in cambro on cook line. Employee stated items taken out of reach in cooler and placed in unit prior to reheating/preparing food. Employee reheated steak to 168F and placed rice in reach in cooler for temperature recovery. At front display less than 2 hrs: pico (48F - Cold Holding); cabbage salad (48-50F - Cold Holding). Employee added ice to table for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - At sink next to three compartment sink. ** Repeat Violation** Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. - At sink next to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. - Above prep table next to kitchen entrance.
35B-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe. - Under hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
29-11-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fritanga La Nueva last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fritanga La Nueva on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fritanga La Nueva?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fritanga La Nueva.
How does Fritanga La Nueva compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Fritanga La Nueva most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Fritanga La Nueva's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fritanga La Nueva have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fritanga La Nueva 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 La Nueva inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fritanga La Nueva is inspected around three times per year on average.
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