EL REY DE LA MEDIALUNA
3253 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, Florida, 33021
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/17/2025
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 4/17/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in hand wash sink in prep area Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment throughout establishment Warning
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Prepared sandwiches, prepared pizza dough with sauce packaged on site for customer self service not labeled Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at front counter menu board Warning
- 49-05-4:Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Gasoline container stored under triple sink near water heater. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 50 live small flying insects landing on boxes and shelving above prep table. Observed approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on boxes in storage area across from triple sink. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects hovering in mop sink area next to triple sink. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects hovering at front counter area. Observed approximately 15 live small flying insects landing on shelving and boxes above prep tables across from walk in cooler. Observed approximately 10 live small insects landing on clean wares on shelves above triple sink Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches inside of soap dispenser above hand wash sink in prep area. Observed 2 live roaches inside of hand sanitizer dispenser above hand wash sink in prep area Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand wash sink used for rinsing coffee wares Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. 76F at prep area hand wash sink Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 73 F water provided at prep area hand wash sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at 3 door stainless reach in cooler Warning
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged sandwiches, bakery items for customer self service not labeled as needed Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled at 2 door low top reach in cooler at front counter hand Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Not available for any employees Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink, operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 73 F water provided at prep area hand wash sink Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor next to dish ware area. Operator placed item on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth in prep area not in sanitizer bucket. Operator placed cloth In sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink station at storage area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in prep area. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in prep area. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/20/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at front counter reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-16: Observed same.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-2023. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-16: Observed same Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/16/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/15/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 4 door reach in at cookline. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at front counter reach in cooler. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in low reach in cooler at front counter. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-2023. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed house hold roach spray under front counter cabinet. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4 Door Reach in cooler: cut lettuce (56F); cut ham (55F); sliced tomatoes (54F); cream cheese (54F). In unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Prep table across reach in cooler: cooked eggs (64F - Cold Holding) in unit less than 2 hours. Observed food stored at temperature. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today. ****Corrected on Site**** 2. 4 Door Reach in cooler: cut lettuce (56F); cut ham (55F); sliced tomatoes (54F); cream cheese (54F). In unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or soap provided at front counter or prep area hand washing sink. Operator placed soap and paper towel at dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/15/2024 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).