MEGA MERCADO RESTAURANT
6645 S FLORIDA AVENUE, SUITE 11 · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33813
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 00 ppm. The 3 compartment sink was setup. Spoke with Supervisor. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2025 **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed her hands with gloves on. The manager had the employee to remove the gloves and wash her hand without the gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
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**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. The soap was replaced. **Warning**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl inside a bag of 50 lb. rice. Dry storage area. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. A case of eggs, bulk container of onions inside the walk in cooler. The products was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between the flip top reach in cooler and the small table under the microwave. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of plastic translucent vented lids on the floor in the dry storage area. The lids was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:40 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.