Fritanga Suyen

1515 Nw 17 Ave, Miami, FL 33125
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
50
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Fritanga Suyen, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.

Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Fritanga Suyen's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Kitchen workers.
12A-07-5
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.
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 - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones on food preparation table kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen microwave with food particles inside.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front service cooler with accumulation of food debri inside.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
50
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Griselda Matamaros hired over 20 years no food handler certificate available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage by front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter at cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at entrance of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Douglas Matamor with no food manger certificate. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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 Griselda Matamaros hired over 20 years no food handler certificate available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 shredded beef and pork held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at kitchen area Observed walk in cooler floor soiled . **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter at cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at entrance of kitchen.
36-27-5
50
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Douglas Matamor with no food manger certificate. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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 Griselda Matamaros hired over 20 years no food handler certificate available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage by front counter.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
61
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager name Douglas Matamoros. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Observed manager certificate expired 04-23-2024. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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. Employees name Griselda and Tania with 10 years of being hired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Employees name Griselda and Tania with 10 years of being hired. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink at the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
67
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
18
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen.
31B-04-4
67
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Manager was given hand out at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
90
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observe operator was not able to provide food handler training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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.. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple containers with broken lids inside the reach in cooler and in the kitchen area. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork thawing at the preparation table. Employee placed pork inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
52
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the cashier.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on pipe at the kitchen area.
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. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the cashier.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler at the front .
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed gallon of milk container reuse with juices to sale individual per glass.
25-32-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not labeled. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs above raw beef and raw chicken. Operator placed shell eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken tacos not date marked. As per operator tacos were cooked yesterday.. Operator date marked the tacos. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the sugar container.Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on top on the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer at the front area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under a white cutting board at the kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar in the kitchen without label. Operator labeled the sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the kitchen area.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fritanga Suyen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fritanga Suyen on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fritanga Suyen?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fritanga Suyen.

How does Fritanga Suyen compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Fritanga Suyen most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Fritanga Suyen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fritanga Suyen have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Fritanga Suyen 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 Suyen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fritanga Suyen is inspected around three times per year on average.