Fruteria Latin Proud
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
39
Score
Fruteria Latin Proud has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Mar 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 11 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Fruteria Latin Proud's latest score of 39 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed while ham inside of box cut mixed vegetables inside reach in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed bag of onions being stored on the floor inside dry storage area, Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink missing behind front counter. Establishment under renovation at time of inspection.
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food reinsids handwashing sink at cook line. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment with new grill, new hand sink , new counter next main entrance at front area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooking equipment in front handwashing sink behind steam table area. Employee removed equipment during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top front counter area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle water on top preparation table next to coffee machine. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Obviously in side tongs being stored on oven door handle at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed behind steam table area.
29-49-6
39
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-25.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at preparation table. Manager removed and stored inside 3 compartment sink to wash. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in preparation area. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers without a handle being used to distribute rice. Manager removed . **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cookline. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with grooves cuts at preparation table. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed employee personal cell phone on top preparation table behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cookline. As per manager new floor will be installed this week. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cookie pot with cheese tamales being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation table. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle waters being stored inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
Mar 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not working, next to handwashing sink across oven.
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle water on top preparation table across the oven. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating steak while cooking rice in kitchen area. Employee removed food to employee lunch area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone on top preparation table across front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled inside walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of green plantain on the floor inside dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.observed across the oven in kitchen area.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table across the oven. Manager removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed metal container with sugar not labeled at front counter. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license 10-01-24. Manager called DBPR to pay over the phone. Temporarily out of service. Due to snow storm. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris behind front counter , manager removed and stored in 3 compartment sink to be washed . **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty plastic containers inside handwashing behind front counter , employee removed and discarded containers, coached employee on handwashing sink purpose to wash hands only. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves on preparation table surface with rust. Next to 3 compartment sink .
22-31-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed cutting board with cut marks next to 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded and replaced it with a new one . **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open bottle water on top of preparation table behind front counter, employee removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris and grease in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen fish inside walk in freezer being stored on the floor, manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in contact with ice inside ice machine behind front counter, employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handle, employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter .
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut ham inside metal container in walk in cooler not covered . Manager covered product during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed grout missing behind front counter floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet towel on top of preparation table , manager discarded towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed worn tiles in kitchen area . **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
37
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table next to dry storage area Maduro (129F - Hot Holding); cooked salmon (120F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding) as per manager less than 3 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed containers with seasoning and sugar soiled in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food debris under cooking equipment in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in the kitchen area soiled and disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with raw pork being stored on the floor . Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 rice containers being stored without a cover. Employee covered containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Also observed Observed grout missing behind front counter floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with sugar , flour not labeled next to oven. Manager labeled product properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
52
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor next to fryer station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in the kitchen area soiled and disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed grout missing behind front counter floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
82
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection Management made payment on the license. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed sweet plantains (98F - Hot Holding); cooked salmon (101F - Hot Holding); smoked pork (85F - Hot Holding); (130F - Hot Holding); chicken Milanese (94F - Hot Holding) second temp ; cooked salmon (161F - Reheated ); chicken milanesa (172F- Reheated ) sweet plantains (167 F - Reheated ); smoked pork (140F - Reheated )
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on handwashing sink located next to front counter. Employee placed paper towels on dispenser during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers with sugar, seasoning, salt not labeled in kitchen area.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot water on handwashing sink .
27-16-4
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. Provided operator with diarrhea poster during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed containers with seasoning and sugar soiled in the kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink being blocked with pots and pans located in the prep area. Manager removed pots during inspection.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Mop sink used for purposes other than mops. Observed mop sink being used for dishes .
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water at front counter handwashing sink. Across from 7up soda machine
27-06-4
Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Observed no hot water on 3 compartment sink.
27-08-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water in the mop sink.
27-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used as a scoop inside rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on the floor next to fryer station.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in the kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in the kitchen area soiled and disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot with cooked tamales being stored on the floor behind front counter . Manager stored food properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer door loose at front counter.
14-36-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed fruit juices being stored without labels, ingredients located in reach in cooler behind front counter.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall fan soiled behind front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed front counter handwashing sink apparently clogged with some food debris.
29-08-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed Equipment is disrepair, wood crates , metal sheets next to walk in cooler .
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 rice containers being stored without a cover .
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed grout missing behind front counter floor.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping towels being use in the kitchen area
21-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
21-01-4
14
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on preparation table bean sprouts (55F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (60F - Cold Holding), according to cook out fir about 45 minutes. Cook place shell eggs and bean sprouts box inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer and can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in cooler across from stove by side kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in front of stove reach in cooler by side kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes on top of preparation tables.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observe trough out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white display refrigerated case door in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at ware washing area and kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan by steam table front counter Dusty, reach in cooler gaskets soiled, ho filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (51F - Cold Holding) as per manager pork was cutting approximately 2 hours ago.
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 cooked shrimp (123F - Hot Holding); fried rice (123F - Hot Holding) less than 2 hours. Manager reheated during inspection. cooked shrimp (166F - Reheating); fried rice (166F - Reheating)
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked pork inside walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand wash sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in walk in cooler/Freezer.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bags throughout kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reach in cooler unit at kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed in kitchen area.
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oranges stored on floor at the front counter. Also in walk in cooler/freezer, employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen area.
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open personal drink inside reach in cooler. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the kitchen area.
21-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fruteria Latin Proud last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fruteria Latin Proud on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fruteria Latin Proud?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fruteria Latin Proud.
How does Fruteria Latin Proud compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Fruteria Latin Proud most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Fruteria Latin Proud's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fruteria Latin Proud have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fruteria Latin Proud 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 Fruteria Latin Proud inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fruteria Latin Proud is inspected around three times per year on average.
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