El Mamey Fruteria

4410 W 16 Ave Ste 10, Hialeah, FL 33012 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337999

C
Grade C
Safety score 78 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority · fixed by the Sep 30 follow-up · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 30 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic
    -10
  • Administrative complaint on Sep 29, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

5 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    Basic1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      Still observed.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitSep 29, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    5 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

      Observed chicken stew (55°F - Cooling) on shelves at walk in cooler ,as operator chicken was cooked the previous day. Operator segregated and discarded.

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.

      Observed chicken stew (55°F - Cooling) on shelves at walk in cooler ,as operator chicken was cooked the previous day. Operator segregated and discarded.

      Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint

    Intermediate1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Observed soiled with food debris can opener blade, operator moved to dishwashing area.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic2

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

      Observed raw pork (frozen) in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Operator turned on water.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside of ice machine.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized3
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Food out of temperature1
Food properly thawed1