Fritanga De Mi Tierra, 1550 W 84 St #18, Hialeah, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FRITANGA DE MI TIERRA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1550 W 84 St #18, Hialeah, FL 33014
License #: 2332509
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 4/7/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. Grease accumulation needs to be cleaned by operator.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light not shielded in hood system.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Tray falling down needs to be fixed.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawed at room temperature **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Sponge used to clean and sanitize food-contact surface.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Heels at 125°f for half an hour
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
4/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork at 87? less than 4 hours
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/20/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. ICE MACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. EXPIRED FOR 1 EMPLOYEE
10/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. MEN'S BATHROOM
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. RICE
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. EXPIRED FOR 1 EMPLOYEE
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. ICE MACHINE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. LESS THAN 4 HOURS
  • Critical - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. AFTER HANDLING PURSE
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. BROKEN ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. PLASTIC BAGS Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEANS
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. FOOOD DISCARDED BY OOPERRATOR. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed with handle
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 12/27/2012.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed open food re-served to customers.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. FOOD REHEATED Corrected On Site.
10/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 4/17/2011.
8/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 4/17/2011.
5/17/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. WOMEN'S
  • Fixed equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 4/17/2011.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. STORAGE CONTAINERS
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. PLASTIC BAGS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. LESS THAN 3 HOURS
2/16/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. RICE DISCARDED
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.PLASTIC BAGS
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.[metal stem]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.[3comp sink]
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[front]
5/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-04-1 Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
12/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site. Had operator reheat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler.
  • Critical. No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found - 2 live roaches on shelf.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. Must use 3 compartment sink as it was design. Must wash rinse, and sanitize in that specific order. Not wash sanitize, and rinse.
12/16/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/25/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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