Tutilandia Fritanga

178 Ne 8 St, Homestead, FL 33030

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 17, 2023

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 17, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. The most recent inspection at Tutilandia Fritanga is from Jul 17, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.

Tutilandia Fritanga's latest score of 50 falls below the Homestead average of 70. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked food. Employee stored raw eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

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. **Warning**

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was provided to operator via email. Priority: Intermediate **Warning**

02B-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 pork and beefs inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee it was cooked the weekend. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler located across from 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

29-49-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the front area. **Warning**

14-11-5

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over cut lettuce and cooked beef at reach in cooler located in front of the three compartment sink. Operator was informed that the ready to eat food must be stored over raw animal food.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed running water at 89°F for more than three minutes at hand wash sink located at bathroom.

27-16-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no record when the water filter for the ice machine was changed.

29-28-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup with no handle inside of rice flour. **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

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

42-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tutilandia Fritanga last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tutilandia Fritanga on file is from Jul 17, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tutilandia Fritanga?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tutilandia Fritanga.

How does Tutilandia Fritanga compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Tutilandia Fritanga most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Tutilandia Fritanga's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tutilandia Fritanga have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tutilandia Fritanga 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.

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