THE MERLOS LATIN RESTAURANT
4469 S CONGRESS AVE STE 110
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8993794
- 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored with and above food in upright cooler. Explained and manager moved food to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Half used personal water bottles stored with and above food in upright reach in freezer. Explained and manager discarded the bottles. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Explained and emailed storage chart. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Raw shell eggs stored over condensed milk container in walk in cooler. Explained. Manager rearranged.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 10/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8742865
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored with and above food in upright cooler. Explained and manager moved food to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Handle in contact with lettuce. Explained and she stored handle above the lettuce. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink chlorine 0 ppm . Explained. Manager added chlorine. Tested chlorine 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Explained and she washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Explained and emailed storage chart. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steaks stored over raw pork in walk in cooler. Explained and manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked steaks cooked on Friday today is Wednesday not date marked. Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at 2hose bibs by fire extinguisher in the kitchen Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glasses stored in hand sink at front counter. Explained and manager removed the glasses. Corrected On-Site 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
Inspection Date: 3/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8617812
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright cooler torn gasket
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink outside.