Fritanga Nicaraguense
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
37
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Fritanga Nicaraguense, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 17 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Fritanga Nicaraguense's latest score of 37 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed burgers stored under raw chicken at reach in freezer located across 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer soiled stored at shelve across reach in cooler at kitchen. Observed fryer stored on rack soiled at kitchen. Observed salt shaker soiled at kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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. Observed Karla Valle hired more than 60 days ago no certificate
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken soup, chicken ad white rice held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment. Observed accumulation of grease at kitchen floor
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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 reach in coolers gaskets soiled at kitchen. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
37
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored under raw chicken at reach in freezer located across 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer soiled stored at shelve across reach in cooler at kitchen. Observed fryer stored on rack soiled at kitchen. Observed salt shaker soiled at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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. Observed chicken soup held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificate for Blas Molina expired on 3-15-2025. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area, - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled at kitchen. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
35
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored under raw chicken at reach in freezer located across 3 compartment sink.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on wall behind 3 compartment sink at kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches coming out of mop sink drain at kitchen. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor under reach in freezer located across 3 compartment sink.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee clean container and then proceed to cook eggs without washing and changing gloves. Instructed employee on proper procedures.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on top of microwave located across handsink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer soiled stored at shelve across reach in cooler at kitchen. Observed fryer stored on rack soiled at kitchen. Observed salt shaker soiled at kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken soup held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificate for Blas Molina expired on 3-15-2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead lizard stuck on handle of oven located next to mob sink.
35A-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled at kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area,
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with accumulation of grease throughout kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor located next to mop sink.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior and exterior of oven soiled stored next to mop sinks.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled at kitchen. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
17
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In front of the three compartment sink.
22-16-4
64
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at front counter sink. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket located next to cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket located at the prep station soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust accumulation near cook line.
14-33-4
78
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta not date marked inside the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled at the bottom of the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a sugar container not identified at the front counter by the coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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.Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen.Soap was provided . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with sugar and salt not identified. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
64
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired Oct 2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer with desserts.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar and salt not labeled. Operator labeled them. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a eggplant stored inside a supermarket bag. Operator removed it and placed it inside a plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above tomatoes sauce container. Operator placed raw shell eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with food debris. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fritanga Nicaraguense last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fritanga Nicaraguense on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fritanga Nicaraguense?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fritanga Nicaraguense.
How does Fritanga Nicaraguense compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Fritanga Nicaraguense most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Fritanga Nicaraguense's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fritanga Nicaraguense have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fritanga Nicaraguense 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 Nicaraguense inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fritanga Nicaraguense is inspected around three times per year on average.
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