Fruteria Latin Proud
4290 E 4 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33013 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332107
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 5 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 28 follow-up), 5 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 8 basic-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
More time given
Basic1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
More time given
- First visitOct 5, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed license empires 10-01-26.
Intermediate5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed food slicer soiled at dry storage area.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink was removed behind front counter. Observed establishment under renovation, new floor plans have submitted for approval.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink prep area. Manager provided during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed spray bottle with windex not labeled in dry storage area. Employee labeled during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic8
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed ground beef inside 3 compartment thawing in standing water. Employee turned running water to thaw properly during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed plastic crate with oranges being stored on the floor in storage area. Employee removed and stored properly. Also observed box of seafood being stored on the floor inside walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Observed employee personal drink inside reach in cooler at prep area. Employee removed and discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in cooler soiled across from main kitchen. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed at dry storage areas. Employee cleaned reach in cooler door handles during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed ceiling tiles in despair next to steam table at front counter.
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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.