EL MERENDON LATINO INC
91 S SR 7
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 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.
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between wall and 3Compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw chicken then continued cooking Employee washed hands and put new gloves on **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by step ladder. Employee removed step ladder
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to 3 Compartment sink Employee replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing a clear liquid identified as a sanitizer. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed bananas stored over butter in glass door refrigerator. Operator relocate bananas. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Operator prime machine. Final reads at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in dishwashing area.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
- 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/ Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 cooked tamales stored in refrigerator. Per operator, tamales were cooked on 09/30/2024. Operator correct date mark.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).