MERLOS FRUTERIA
With 3 inspections documented, MERLOS FRUTERIA maintains a 4.3/5 food safety rating in SEBRING. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
211 US HWY 27 S
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504407
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not properly air drying in back of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/26/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928417
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle in the sugar, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed section of floor not smooth or durable between the middle and back of kitchen. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not properly air drying in back of kitchen. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the handwashing sink in the kitchen, employee replaced towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed two small fryers added not under a hood suppression system and not on the plan review. Warning
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed two small fryers on the counter top without a hood suppression.
Inspection Date: 4/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10814800
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Owner closed lid. Corrected On-Site