EL MENEO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
5701 JOHNSON ST, HOLLYWOOD 33021
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 5/23/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: Tripe soup 69F cooling over 12 hours. See Stop sale
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken in non food grade bag in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken in approved food storage bag. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler: Tripe soup 69F cooling over 12 hours.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Review food borne illnesses and provided form to operator.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided vomit form to operator. Repeat Violation
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked tripe soup cooling covered in a deep container in walk-in cooler. Review proper cooling process with operator and provided poster.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/23/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
2
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean cutting boards stored underneath hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed, washed and sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef cold held in walk in cooler at 44F. Per operator, item transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Advise operator to placed ice pack on beef for quick chill. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans hot held at 125F in steam table. Per operator, beans reheat and placed in steam table 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat beans to 179F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen block with several cutting boards. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on soups stored in walk-in cooler . Per operator,soup cooked yesterday morning. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 2 basic).