MERLOS FRUTERIA LLC

Name: MERLOS FRUTERIA LLC
Address: 135 N BREVARD AVE, ARCADIA, FL, 34266, US
Rating: 2.8

Brevard Avenue

Florida, 34226

DeSoto County County

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)

Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8714684

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at prep table is grooved.
10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator does have chlorine chemical test strips to test sanitizer bucket and the three compartment sink.
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Print a copy for employee, signed before end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8336609

14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used to scoop sugar ,no handle,
10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed operator handling wiping cloth then add gloves and handle ready to eat foods without washing hands. Operator was advised then washed hands before resuming.
13-05-4:Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed operator with long fingers preparing foods and dipping ice and handling single service items.