Fruteria Las 3 Princesas

615 Us Hwy 41 S, Ruskin, FL 33570

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Fruteria Las 3 Princesas has four inspections in the public record. On Sep 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

By comparison, the average Ruskin facility scores 73, putting Fruteria Las 3 Princesas on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 45 F, cut melon 45 F in reach in cooler. Operator states the placed in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Watermelon and water on floor. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar. **Repeat Violation**

10-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foam cups on floor.

25-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine over food on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice scoop in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink temped 66 F, ran approximately 2 minutes. Retemp 101 F at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag with food, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent to operator at time of inspection.

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic cups not inverted above chest freezer, operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over coconut in reach in cooler.

08B-17-4

May 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fruteria Las 3 Princesas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fruteria Las 3 Princesas on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Fruteria Las 3 Princesas compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?

Fruteria Las 3 Princesas most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Ruskin average of 73.

Has Fruteria Las 3 Princesas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fruteria Las 3 Princesas have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fruteria Las 3 Princesas 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 Fruteria Las 3 Princesas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fruteria Las 3 Princesas is inspected around two times per year on average.

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