TORTILLERIA FRITANGA GONZALEZ

Name: TORTILLERIA FRITANGA GONZALEZ
Address: 153 W 21 ST #A, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 84.4

153 W 21 ST #A, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2328127

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84.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TORTILLERIA FRITANGA GONZALEZ in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 17, 2025. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 68 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 47 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on December 17, 2025 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 2 major and 3 minor violations.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile at front counter.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed all around kitchen area.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gabriela and Ana hired more than 60 with not proof of food handler training.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at front counter.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to hand wash sink at the preparation area.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Tamarind juice prepared 4 days ago with no date marked.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at ambient temperature inside triple sink at kitchen area.
[13-01-4] Employee with soiled clothing. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation wearing a dirty apron at kitchen area.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf rusty use to stored clean utensils and pans at kitchen area.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on hand wash sink at front counter.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand wash sink at front counter.
[21-05-5] Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to stored inside tortillas at kitchen area.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not inverted next to triple sink at kitchen area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around kitchen area and preparation area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee removed it during inspection. Observed employee open bottle of water stored on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. Observed employee bottles of water stored on top of establishment food at reach in cooler at front counter.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed all around kitchen area.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth all around kitchen area.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed vegetables stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk containers reuse to stored juices inside reach in cooler at front counter.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Corn Tamales (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked Steak (51F); Beef Soup (49F - Cold Holding) at walking cooler. As per operator everything was prepared the night before. Also observed Milk (47F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (47 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Corn Tamales (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked Steak (51F); Beef Soup (49F - Cold Holding) at walking cooler. As per operator everything was prepared the night before. Also observed Milk (47F - Cold Holding); White Cheese (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (47 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for more than 4 hours.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gabriela and Ana hired more than 60 with not proof of food handler training.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[11-26-1] 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. Observed employee Ana hired for less than 60 days. Provided operator health agreement form.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic milk container reused next to reach in freezer at kitchen area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled on rack at storage shelf.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed carrots and onion bags stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee stored proper during inspection.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping on top of flour lid container on rack next to microwave. Also observed approximately 5 rodent droppings under preparation table at kitchen area. Also observed approximately 3 rodent droppings under triple sink at kitchen area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed all around 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 Cooked Ripe Plantains (112F - Hot Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator removed to reheat it.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken breast container stored above whole tomato case on shelf at walk in cooler. Employee stored properly during inspection.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall between preparation table and rack at kitchen area. Also observed hole above walk in cooler door at kitchen area.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation not changing gloves after changing task. Coached employees on proper procedures.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside cooked beans at walk in cooler.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 1 missing floor tile in hallway at dining area. Also observed 1 missing tile in disrepair at dining area.
[01A-05-4] Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 10 units sweet merengues at front counter with not invoice provided.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked Yucca; Cooked Steak and Cooked Beans not date marked on shelves at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours.

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Mixed Health Record

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