EL MENEO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
5701 JOHNSON ST · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33021
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef cold held in walk in cooler at 44F. Per operator, item transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Advise operator to placed ice pack on beef for quick chill. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans hot held at 125F in steam table. Per operator, beans reheat and placed in steam table 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat beans to 179F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen block with several cutting boards. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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 soups stored in walk-in cooler . Per operator,soup cooked yesterday morning. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. **Warning**
Basic 2
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean cutting boards stored underneath hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed, washed and sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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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.