EL MAMEY FRUTERIA

Name: EL MAMEY FRUTERIA
Address: 4410 W 16 AVE STE 10, HIALEAH, FL, 33012, US
Rating: 36.4

4410 W 16 AVE STE 10, HIALEAH, FL 33012

License #2330046

🍦 Dessert/Ice Cream ℹ️

36.4 Grade F / 100

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August 18, 2026 · 8 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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EL MAMEY FRUTERIA in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 36.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 10 critical, 7 major, 17 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed raw pork containers stored on floor at kitchen area. Also observed multiple food containers stored on floor at walk in cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
[03D-02-5] Observed cooked pork (46/51 F - Cooling) on shelves at walk in cooler. As per manager food began the cooling process on the 08/17 at 2:00 am and never reached 41° F . Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
[01B-02-5] Observed 49 Lb. cooked pork (46/51 F - Cooling) on shelves at walk in cooler. As per manager food began the cooling process on the 08/17 at 2:00 am and never reached 41° F . Food has been out of temperature control for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded during inspection.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on white chest freezer.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at kitchen area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on screen door at kitchen area.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at walk in cooler.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at kitchen area.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (125F - Hot Holding) ground beef (96F - Hot Holding) at kitchen area, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheated.
[27-06-4] No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot running water at 78°. Running for 10 minutes approximately. Operator check breakers. Hot water at 97° F.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed front door open during operational hours. Also observed gap on back screen door. Observed approximately 20+ flies on preparation area, some are landing on preparation tables and food containers at kitchen area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed raw pork containers stored on floor at kitchen area. Also observed multiple food containers stored on floor at walk in cooler.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (45F - Cooling) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee rice was cooked 2 days ago, employee discarded during inspection.
[01B-04-5] Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed establishment selling merengues without proof of source at front counter. Operator discarded during inspection.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork containers not covered at walk in cooler.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed next to 3 compartment sink.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (45F - Cooling) on shelves at walk in cooler, as per employee rice was cooked 2 days ago, employee discarded during inspection.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot running water at 78°. Running for 10 minutes approximately. Operator check breakers. Hot water at 97° F.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on screen door at kitchen area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (57F - Cold Holding) at kitchen area, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator add ice for rapid cooling. .
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above breaded fish fillets at walk in cooler.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on white chest freezer.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed next to 3 compartment sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic utensils container stored on floor at front counter. Operator stored properly.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
[35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 20+ flies on preparation area, some are landing on preparation tables and food containers at kitchen area.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm); employee add water to diluted solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed 2 fly sticky tape on top of preparation area full of flies at kitchen area.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at walk in cooler.