Frutas Naturales
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
95
Score
Frutas Naturales appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Miami Gardens average 80, so Frutas Naturales is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon (122F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (103F - Hot Holding); mashed plantain (100F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (87F - Hot Holding)inside steam table, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Tamales (107F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator,located in the juice station. Operator increased equipment temperature **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket storage inside hand sink, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
67
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish (114F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (118F - Hot Holding); in steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitazer bucket in hand sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside salt container. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork belly (42F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (40F - Cold Holding); beans (41F - Cold Holding)no covered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping stored it in chlorine sanitation solution of 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (51/50F - Cooling), was cooked from the day before as per operator. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (51/50F - Cooling), was cooked from the day before as per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed pinaple, limon, orange, melon, sale by 1/2 gallons. **Warning**
02D-12-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen door, soap dispenser, hood soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
43
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (112°F - Hot Holding); potatoes balls (104°F - Hot Holding); tequenos (111°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees washing dirty tray on hand sink at the cafeteria station.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the cafeteria station.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on preparation table, operator set up the sanitizer bucket at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At the cafeteria station.
14-09-4
67
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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. Emailed form to operator, operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed all hand wash sink without sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container.
02D-01-5
78
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (50°F/53°F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator located inside walk in cooler.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (50°F/53°F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator located inside walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
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. **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. Provided employees agreement to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in the kitchen.
31B-04-4
58
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: No probe thermometer provided. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frutas Naturales last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frutas Naturales on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frutas Naturales?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Frutas Naturales.
How does Frutas Naturales compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Frutas Naturales most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Frutas Naturales' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frutas Naturales have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frutas Naturales 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 Frutas Naturales inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frutas Naturales is inspected around three times per year on average.
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