Fritanga Nica Grill
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Fritanga Nica Grill has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Fritanga Nica Grill's latest score of 61 falls below the Miami average of 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked beef inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed nacatamales not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per employee items were cooked on Sunday. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a cup on top of preparation table. Employee removed the cup.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bag of chicken stored inside the 3 compartment sink. Employee removed the chicken. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
61
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded beef stored inside supermarket bag in the reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Observed shredded beef stored inside supermarket bag in the reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed beverage stored inside milk gallon containers at the reach in cooler located at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Observed beverage stored inside milk gallon containers at the reach in cooler located at the front counter. **Time Extended**
25-32-4
78
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (53 F - Cold Holding); special rice (55 F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (61 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was placed inside the reach in cooler from the previous night to cool down Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47 F - Cold Holding); beef (47 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45 SF - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was placed yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. **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 yuca (82 F - Hot Holding); cheese (88 F - Hot Holding); beef (105 F - Hot Holding); pork (94 F - Hot Holding) located at the steam table at the front counter. As per employee food was placed around 10:30 am. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (53 F - Cold Holding); special rice (55 F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (61 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was placed inside the reach in cooler from the previous night to cool down . Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded beef stored inside supermarket bag in the reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw beef. Employee placed eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up through floor drain located by the front counter food service area next to hand sink, steam table and food preparation table. Operator removed all food debris that was in the drain and wastewater stopped coming out.**Warning** **Admin Complaint**
28-26-5
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 nacatamales not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per employee items were cooked on Saturday. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth in preparation table at the front counter. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a pan stored on the floor next to the grill. Employee washed pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-26-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed lowboy reach in cooler is not working properly. All food inside was out of temperature. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil containers stored on the floor. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed sweet plantains thawed outside on top of preparation table since 12 pm. Employee was coached how to thaw food properly. Sweet plantains were at 67°F. **Warning**
06-06-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed Hand washing sink located by the front counter food service area does not draining water properly. Operator removed all food debris that was in the drain and wastewater stopped coming out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed beverage stored inside milk gallon containers at the reach in cooler located at the front counter. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet plantains thawed outside on top of preparation table since 12 pm. Employee was coached how to thaw food properly. **Warning**
06-01-5
20
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over ready to eat food. Employee removed and placed eggs on bottom shelf during inspection. Observed raw chicken in double door reach in cooler over ready to eat food located at preparation area. Employee moved raw chicken and placed on bottom shelf away from ready to eat food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 28 NACA TAMELES (50F - Cooling)as per employee more than six hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 28 NACA TAMELES (50F - Cooling)as per employee more than six hours.
03D-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed Mop sink obstructed with brooms and a bucket..
42-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at restrooms at Food court
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in lowboy reach in cooler located at preparation area soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
52
Sep 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
78
Apr 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Poster provided via email ...
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dead insects in the light shields.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several small holes by the triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a few holes in the ceiling.
36-32-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fritanga Nica Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fritanga Nica Grill on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fritanga Nica Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fritanga Nica Grill.
How does Fritanga Nica Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Fritanga Nica Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Fritanga Nica Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fritanga Nica Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fritanga Nica Grill 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 Nica Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fritanga Nica Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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