JYG MENDEZ INC

JYG MENDEZ INC has 7 health inspections on file for its OAKLAND PARK location, with an overall rating of 1.9/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

3620 North Andrews Avenue
Florida, 33309
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13479378

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's and women's bathroom
  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed dried chilis stored next to hand washing sink in kitchen
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked with moisture between them on shelf above three compartment sink washing
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored in direct contact with the floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with the flour.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed top and bottom interior of microwave soiled with food debris
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower flip top cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shredded pork 33F sitting on counter out at room temperature in kitchen. Operator placed in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food(sugar,flour)removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over a container of salsa in Atosa reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (64F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 4 hours. Not portion or prepared today, Operator placed ice pack on sausage. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite 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. Observed black beans,pork, beef pulled out of freezer more than 24 hours not date marked

Inspection Date: 7/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10896485

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kool it reach in cooler more
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor in storage are
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open beverage container with straw stored in front counter reach in cooler.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of flip top cooler
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of rice not covered in storage area.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
  • 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. Observed beef soup (47-51F - Cooling) stored in covered deep plastic container in Atosa reach in cooler. Per operator held in cooler more than 24 hours. See stop sale.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fish in direct contact with a thank you t shirt bag in reach in freezer. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef soup (47-51F - Cooling) stored in covered deep plastic container in Atosa reach in cooler. Per operator held in cooler more than 24 hours.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed beef soup (47-51F - Cooling) stored in covered deep plastic container in Atosa reach in cooler
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
  • 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 pork pozole and beef soupnot date marked per operator prepared July 29.

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10739228

  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885480

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour located at storage area Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License expired December 1 2024. Operator posted renewed license Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and corn oil on floor In kitchen.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle inside kool it reac in
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler bottom portion observed standing water
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee elevated Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 hard boiled eggs in kool it reach in.
  • 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 in hot holding unit at front counter fried chicken (135F - Hot Holding); beef patties (135F - Hot Holding). Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator reheated and increased the temperature of holding unit **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ pic Gabriela Rubio Mendez
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite 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. Bags of cooked pork and birria removed from freezer 12/09/2024 not date mark

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8720663

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cups with no handle used to dispense salt and sugar.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-17-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils/plates dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying plates with a towel/cloth.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken 34F and pork 43F out at room temperature by three compartment sink.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 Ppm employee made new solution rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen. Employee elevated Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food salt and sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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 beef patties (115-118F - Hot Holding) at front counter per operator held out of temperature less than two hours operator increased temperature of holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obsessed clay pot in hand washing sink.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342630

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bin of green tomatoes on floor at server station area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door between use. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed working utensils in standing water at 82F at front service counter. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution throughout kitchen area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8535927

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of frying oil on floor next to hand washing sink in kitchen. Observed onions in plastic container stored on the floor in kitchen next to flip top cooler. Observed bag of onions stored on floor just outside kitchen entrance.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket operator inverted mop in upright position. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in flip top cooler in kitchen bread being stored in t shirt to go bags. Observed raw frozen chicken being stored in Walmart t shirt bags in GE reach in freezer located in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer in excess of 200 Ppm. Rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Emailed operator bulletin Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips