Fritanga Las Piedrecitas
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Fritanga Las Piedrecitas has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about nine violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average is 66, putting Fritanga Las Piedrecitas squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 200+ppm); Operator diluted chlorine sanitizer with water, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting boards at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dining area by bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
67
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the upright reach in freezer located at cook line cooked pinto rice (83F - Cooling), as per manager rice was left cooling at room temperature since the night before then transferred to the freezer this morning.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the upright reach in cooler located at cook line raw eggs stored over cooked beef stew.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in the upright reach in freezer located at cook line cooked pinto rice (83F - Cooling), as per manager rice was left cooling at room temperature since the night before then transferred to the freezer this morning. Operator discarded food on site. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handle soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with old food debris in the dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use tongs stored under the stoved at cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink at cook line slow draining.
29-20-5
50
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 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. Observed on the preparation table at cook line beef soup (117F - Hot Holding), as per cook kept out of temperature for less than 2 hours. Employee reheating food. Operator reheated food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry storage shelves soiled, located at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed on the preparation table at prep area a container with sugar not labeled. Operator labeled container on site. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle stored on the prep table at preparation area.
12B-07-4
70
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the steam table at front counter observed fried cheese (105F - Hot Holding);, as per manager placed in the steam table less than 2 hours, manager removed food item and took it to the kitchen to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratched her neck then continued engaging in food preparation without washing hands prior. Spoke to manager about the importance of proper hand washing techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answered minimum cold holding temperature specified by the food code. Coached manager on basic food code temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-10-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Under the preparation table at prep area observed WC chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm, manager added chlorine to water and brought it to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pork fat oil stored in containers not labeled, at foos storage shelves at storage area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water thermo stored near food at food storage shelves at preparation area, manager removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelf above prep tables at prep area with some dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled at cook line. Observed microwave soiled by preparation table at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at entrance of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle in the front counter with no label. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen area and behind 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed at preparation table by cook line.
22-12-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at handsink next to cook line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection observed Norma Castro and Patricia Vega, Maria Jose Esquivel with no certificate.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored at reach in cooler at front counter of the establishment. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at entrance of kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled at cook line. Observed microwave soiled by preparation table at kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the establishment.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen area and behind 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle in the front counter with no label.
02D-01-5
45
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. Observed enchiladas (130F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (128F - Hot Holding), in the steam table at front counter, as per manager for less than 4 hours. Employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored on the preparation table located in front of the steam table at front counter observed coleslaw (69F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee placed coleslaw in the reach in cooler for a rapid cool. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. food storage shelves located next to the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled, freezer located in the storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On the preparation table observed cooked rice thawing at room temperature. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink located in the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
47
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 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 enchiladas (130F - Hot Holding); sweet plantains (128F - Hot Holding), in the steam table at front counter, as per manager for less than 4 hours. Employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored on the preparation table located in front of the steam table at front counter observed coleslaw (69F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee placed coleslaw in the reach in cooler for a rapid cool. **Warning**
03A-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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. food storage shelves located next to the three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled, freezer located in the storage area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On the preparation table observed cooked rice thawing at room temperature. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink located in the cook line. **Warning**
29-11-4
43
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed by front counter coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding) on ice bath. Out for about one hour, employee added ice to container . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed hose connected to ice shaver draining in to a Plastic receptacle, no drain on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4
58
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef stew (129F - Hot Holding); red beans (130F - Hot Holding) at steam table front counter. According to manager placed 90 minutes ago. Manager took items to kitchen to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shopping bags no food grade plastic used to store tortillas.
14-31-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed hose connected to ice shaver draining in to a Plastic receptacle, no drain on the floor.
29-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fritanga Las Piedrecitas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fritanga Las Piedrecitas on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fritanga Las Piedrecitas?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fritanga Las Piedrecitas.
How does Fritanga Las Piedrecitas compare to other restaurants in Hialeah Gardens?
Fritanga Las Piedrecitas most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah Gardens average of 66.
Has Fritanga Las Piedrecitas' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fritanga Las Piedrecitas 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 Las Piedrecitas 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 Las Piedrecitas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fritanga Las Piedrecitas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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