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EL REY DE LA MEDIALUNA

EL REY DE LA MEDIALUNA maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating based on 11 health department inspections in HOLLYWOOD. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 11 reports on file

3253 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, Florida, 33021
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/25/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13638695

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead small flying insects in electrical control device on back wall. Device not above food preparation of storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge - Jose Hernandez - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed at callback inspection same. Extended 59 days from original 60 day violation. **Time Extended**

2/24/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13528207

Follow-up Inspection Required

7 high, 7 int, 8 basic

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead small flying insects in electrical control device on back wall. Device not above food preparation of storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in bulk salt container under back prep table.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lining shelves under back prep tables. Repeat Violation
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Triple sink set up with wash sink in center instead of end sink. Advised employee to drain a reset sinks correctly. No dishwashing taking place. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Flour buildup under multiple shelves in back prep area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelves under back prep tables soiled with flour, sugar, and salt spillage.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth at front counter.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt, sugar, and flour containers under back prep table not labeled.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee failed to wash hands and put on gloves before preparing coffee beverages. Reviewed proper procedures and employed washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee at front counter wiped hands on soiled dry wiping cloth and proceeded to prepare coffee drink. Reviewed proper procedures with employee and employee washed hands.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2025 Admin Complaint
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, open boxes of raw chicken fingers and raw philly steak meat above open boxes of breads. Employee rearranged for proper separation. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In prep area McCall reach in cooler, container raw shell eggs and pooled raw shell eggs above cut lettuce and tomatoes. Employee moved both to bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area reach in MCCALL - sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); pooled raw shell eggs (46F - Cold Holding); prepared empanadas (46F - Cold Holding). Per employee none prepared or portioned today and all in unit from 2-23. 2) In dining area open top grab and go cooler, prepared pizzas (48-49F - Cold Holding). Per employee not prepared or portioned today and in unit 48 hours.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In prep area reach in MCCALL - sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); pooled raw shell eggs (46F - Cold Holding); prepared empanadas (46F - Cold Holding). Per employee none prepared or portioned today and all in unit from 2-23. See stop sale. 2) In dining area open top grab and go cooler, prepared pizzas (48-49F - Cold Holding). Per employee not prepared or portioned today and in unit 48 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometers in McCall reach in cooler and grab and go glassfront cooler by front counter incorrect. McCall reading 48F - foods at 45-46F Grab and go reading 28F - foods at 40F
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee could not answer basic question regarding proper cold holding temperature.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed and dumped coffee cup in front counter hand sink. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks for hand washing only. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge - Jose Hernandez
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sinks. Employee replaced. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Standard paint brush in container of pooled raw shell eggs.

9/23/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10896712

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 int, 2 basic

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped insects, in control devices. Observed at wall mounted UV control device next to three compartment sink. Not above any food preparation/storage areas
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on shelf under prep table
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. grab and go at front counter: packaged cooked sausage (47F-48F - Cold Holding) being held in unit for 2.5 hours. Operator moved sausage to walk in freezer to quick chill. Do not store tcs foods in unit until unit maintains tcs foods at 41F or below **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer heads at mixers soiled
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand wash sink used for rinsing espresso cups. Discussed with employee
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer provided not functional
  • 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. Salsa prepared 2 days ago located in front counter reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked Corrected On-Site
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at fire extinguisher next to prep table

6/24/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10866382

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at vents, lights above front counter area
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on dry storage rack across from ware washing. Operator removed and properly stored Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottles containing water at bakery station not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator replaced with container of soap Corrected On-Site

4/17/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 10819058

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/15/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10763866

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 4 int, 4 basic

  • 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

3/25/2025· 1y ago

1 int

  • 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**

1/22/2025· 1y 2mo ago

5 int, 3 basic

  • 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

5/20/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8633685

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 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

3/16/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8633481

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 basic

  • 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

3/15/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8340881

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 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