MERLY'S RESTAURANT
7895 W SAMPLE RD · CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County · FL 33065
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On rack by cook line, oxtail 91F @ 1:55pm (cooked cooling since 11:00am). Per employee removed from stove at 11:00am. Observed food still in large original cooking pot with lid on. Food split into multiple hotel pans and placed in reach in freezer to rapid chill to 70F. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employed hand washed wiping cloth at back sink and went to stove and handled utensils to stir hot foods without first washing hands and changing gloves.
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In True reach in cooler, cut lettuce 54F @ 2:15pm (prepared cooling since 10:00am) to 54F @ 2:30pm. Employee moved to reach in freezer to rapid chill to 40F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 100F when ambient temperature shows 82F.
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pot on rack in front of hand sink by cook line. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple buckets of frozen food items not labeled as to when prepared.
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training expired March 2022. National Registry. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowls in container of ground peppers and marinade. Manager removed both bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Three tiles in back prep area damaged. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stack of half hotel pans on shelf by back door not inverted. Manager inverted to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Stack of half hotel pans on shelf by back door not inverted. Water present when inverted.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of unwashed squash in floor by back door.
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor throughout restaurant, strongest in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:47 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.