Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL MERENDON LATINO INC

91 S SR 7 · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33317

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3768613
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13885603
DBPR license1618527

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 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

#4High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in many parts of the kitchen soiled with food debris and grease.

#2Basic06-06-5

Basic – Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw chicken and beef thawing at room temperature in the prep area. Operator placed under cold running water to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in the dishwashing and prep areas soiled with food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 5, 2026 8:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.