Fritanga Los Nicoyas
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
78
Score
Fritanga Los Nicoyas appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average is 76, putting Fritanga Los Nicoyas squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed quaternary pills container above prep table at kitchen. Operator removed container, stored away from prep areas. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles , dining area.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
78
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Ground beef stored over raw whole muscle beef ,inside reach in freezer, Operator stored raw ground beef under raw beef . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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 sweet plantains (110F - Hot Holding); shredded beef (130F - Hot Holding), according to to the manager placed 2 hours ago, Operator took food items to kitchen to reheat. 30 minutes after 11:33 second temperature sweet plantains (168F - Hot Holding); shredded beef (170F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened dressing bottles inside reach in cooler, according to manager opened 2 days prior, no date labeled.
02C-03-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between prep refrigerated tables at front counter. Manager removed knife and stored utensils properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket under 3 compartment sink on the floor. Operator stored sanitizer bucket more than six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
55
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: 7 days time extension approved by Supervisor Ricardo Gonzalez. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at 3 compartment sink, spray bottle containing degreaser, no labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles containing cooking oil, mojo, and flour containers, no labeled with common names. **Warning**
02D-01-5
70
Dec 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed inside walk in cooler Raw beef stored over sack with onions. Manager stored raw beef in a different shelve away from onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef on kitchen steam table at 128F, operator reheated at stove 20 minutes later cooked beef 168F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container stored in hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed container from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs and stored them properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler rusted shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at front counter no labeled. Manager labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked frozen pork stored in non foo grade bags inside freezer. Manager removed frozen pork from thank you bag and stored in a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed gallo pinto rice, cooked chicken and cooked pork containers according to manager prepared yesterday no date labeled.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside black vertical freezer inside walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen. Manger removed tongs from oven door Handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in freezer at walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
50
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside reach in freezer across from walk in cooler.
08A-17-6
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
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area cracked tiles on floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave 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 shelves under steam table soiled, also ho filters on hood system soiled.
23-03-4
45
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamin stored on top of front counter next to juice. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratch hair and continue engaging in food preparation without washing hands. Employee was coached to washed hand. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over precooked mixed vegetables inside standing freezer by prep area.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of windex stored on top of front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at the mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hand in the 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached to washed hand in the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade and cutting boards soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and beans stored inside walk in cooler not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located by front counter.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula stored between wall and 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing freezer interior soiled located in the prep table.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of kitchen prep table.
21-12-4
20
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fritanga Los Nicoyas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fritanga Los Nicoyas on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fritanga Los Nicoyas?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fritanga Los Nicoyas.
How does Fritanga Los Nicoyas compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Fritanga Los Nicoyas most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Fritanga Los Nicoyas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fritanga Los Nicoyas have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fritanga Los Nicoyas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fritanga Los Nicoyas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fritanga Los Nicoyas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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