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MERLOS FRUTERIA

131 N BREVARD AVE · ARCADIA · DeSoto County · FL 34266

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3634377
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10933311
DBPR license2400328

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid in the back of kitchen, owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate32-11-5

Intermediate – Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper, owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a hair restraint.

#2Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.