Fritanga Monimbo Palmetto Bay
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Fritanga Monimbo Palmetto Bay, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Fritanga Monimbo Palmetto Bay's latest score is in line with the Palmetto Bay average of 63. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves at walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed filters soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at cook line with gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on cement blocks.
33-23-4
61
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table top can opener blade soiled with food debris. Observed table top slicer on prep table soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted and pitting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster and grease receptacle, not on a concrete pad at dumpster area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Observed grease receptacle on a concrete pad but not the dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
70
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ENCHILADA (112F - Hot Holding) in steam table at front counter. **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 200ppm) under front counter. Employee diluted solution with the final reading of 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table top can opener blade soiled with food debris. Observed table top slicer on prep table soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees at time of inspection with no certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted and pitting. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler, torn and in poor condition. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mildew like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles left of the the hood at kitchen area soiled with debris. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster and grease receptacle, not on a concrete pad at dumpster area. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handle at kitchen area. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled with debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
39
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed wash cloth sanitizer 10ppm located at kitchen and front counter. Manager adjusted sanitizing solution. Final reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sanitizer buck in sink located at front counter. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed five employees during inspection with no CFM present. Certified Manager Alberto Cuarezma arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed op sink at preparation area next to three compartment sink blocked by a box and cleaning supplies. **Repeat Violation**
42-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind shelf next to stove soiled with grease debris located at kitchen area.
36-27-5
55
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket 200plus ppm at frontline and kitchen. Employees discarded and refilled solution. Final reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag used to store chorizo in the freezer. Employee removed and placed product in a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed RAW FISH (45F - Cold Holding); RAW BREADED BEEF (46F - Cold Holding); HEAVY CREAM (49F - Cold Holding) inside the walk-in cooler. As per employee, items were there since the prior day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed RAW FISH (45F - Cold Holding); RAW BREADED BEEF (46F - Cold Holding); HEAVY CREAM (49F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per employee, items were placed inside unit the day prior. **Warning**
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 boiled yuca (132F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, product placed at room temperature 1 hour prior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop sink not accessible due to ladder, brooms, and dust pan stored at mop sink. **Warning**
42-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
37
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line observed cooked rice (124F - Hot Holding), left out of temperature control, as per employee for less than 3 hours, employee reheating rice.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in the hand wash sink at kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by plastic crates in the kitchen area. Employee removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line.
22-08-4
58
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table observed breaded chicken (120F - Hot Holding); enchiladas (112F - Hot Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, employee took the food to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the food storage shelves observed a container with raw steak at raw steak (69F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 1 hour, cook placed steak back in the walk in cooler to rapidly cool down,
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old food residue.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a garbage can stored in front of the hand wash sink located in the kitchen
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. QT test strips not available
16-37-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic containers with vanilla, oil not labeled by the common name.
02D-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler plastic curtains soiled, observed food container lid with soiled, observed walk in cooler handled soiled,
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler floor in disrepair,
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers with raw steak not stored 6 inches off the floor,
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the serving cart handle.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with the chicken broth seasoning.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers stored on the drain shelves above the three compartment with old labels.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed upright reach in freezer interior soiled, freezer located in front of the three compartment sink.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Under the preparation table observed chicken broth seasoning in a bucket not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
21-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used to scoop season.
14-01-5
22
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. I the walk in cooler observed raw chicken over cut cabbage. Manager placed raw chicken on the bottom.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table observed Fried cheese (122F - Hot Holding); Sweet plantains (112F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than 2 hours, manager reheating food. In the kitchen stored in the oven Beef stew (112F - Hot Holding), as per cook for less than 2 hours, employee reheating food.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Stored on preparation table. Employee removed it.
21-02-4
61
Sep 6, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fritanga Monimbo Palmetto Bay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fritanga Monimbo Palmetto Bay on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fritanga Monimbo Palmetto Bay?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fritanga Monimbo Palmetto Bay.
How does Fritanga Monimbo Palmetto Bay compare to other restaurants in Palmetto Bay?
Fritanga Monimbo Palmetto Bay most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palmetto Bay average of 63.
Has Fritanga Monimbo Palmetto Bay's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fritanga Monimbo Palmetto Bay have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fritanga Monimbo Palmetto Bay 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 Monimbo Palmetto Bay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fritanga Monimbo Palmetto Bay is inspected around three times per year on average.
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