EL REY DE LA MEDIALUNA
3253 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood FL 33021 · 786.356.5059
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 12 visits since March 2024
JAN 25
APR 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches inside of soap dispenser above hand wash sink in prep area. Observed 2 live roaches inside of hand sanitizer dispenser above hand wash sink in prep area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,240
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025033783 | Apr 15, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2021043032 | Sep 15, 2021 | Feb 11, 2022 | $800 |
| 2--2019063573 | Dec 10, 2019 | Feb 27, 2020 | $640 |
| 2--2015002451 | Jan 12, 2015 | Feb 11, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge - Jose Hernandez
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead small flying insects in electrical control device on back wall. Device not above food preparation of storage area.
Feb 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee failed to wash hands and put on gloves before preparing coffee beverages. Reviewed proper procedures and employed washed hands.
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee at front counter wiped hands on soiled dry wiping cloth and proceeded to prepare coffee drink. Reviewed proper procedures with employee and employee washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2025
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, open boxes of raw chicken fingers and raw philly steak meat above open boxes of breads. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In prep area McCall reach in cooler, container raw shell eggs and pooled raw shell eggs above cut lettuce and tomatoes. Employee moved both to bottom of cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area reach in MCCALL - sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); pooled raw shell eggs (46F - Cold Holding); prepared empanadas (46F - Cold Holding). Per employee none prepared or portioned today and all in unit from 2-23. 2) In dining area open top grab and go cooler, prepared pizzas (48-49F - Cold Holding). Per employee not prepared or portioned today and in unit 48 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In prep area reach in MCCALL - sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); pooled raw shell eggs (46F - Cold Holding); prepared empanadas (46F - Cold Holding). Per employee none prepared or portioned today and all in unit from 2-23. See stop sale. 2) In dining area open top grab and go cooler, prepared pizzas (48-49F - Cold Holding). Per employee not prepared or portioned today and in unit 48 hours. See stop sale.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometers in McCall reach in cooler and grab and go glassfront cooler by front counter incorrect. McCall reading 48F - foods at 45-46F Grab and go reading 28F - foods at 40F
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee could not answer basic question regarding proper cold holding temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed and dumped coffee cup in front counter hand sink. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks for hand washing only.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge - Jose Hernandez
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sinks. Employee replaced.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Standard paint brush in container of pooled raw shell eggs.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead small flying insects in electrical control device on back wall. Device not above food preparation of storage area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in bulk salt container under back prep table.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lining shelves under back prep tables.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Triple sink set up with wash sink in center instead of end sink. Advised employee to drain a reset sinks correctly. No dishwashing taking place.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Flour buildup under multiple shelves in back prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelves under back prep tables soiled with flour, sugar, and salt spillage.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt, sugar, and flour containers under back prep table not labeled.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. grab and go at front counter: packaged cooked sausage (47F-48F - Cold Holding) being held in unit for 2.5 hours. Operator moved sausage to walk in freezer to quick chill. Do not store tcs foods in unit until unit maintains tcs foods at 41F or below
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer heads at mixers soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand wash sink used for rinsing espresso cups. Discussed with employee
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer provided not functional
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa prepared 2 days ago located in front counter reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked
Accumulation of dead or trapped insects, in control devices. Observed at wall mounted UV control device next to three compartment sink. Not above any food preparation/storage areas
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on shelf under prep table
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at fire extinguisher next to prep table
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator replaced with container of soap
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at vents, lights above front counter area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on dry storage rack across from ware washing. Operator removed and properly stored
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottles containing water at bakery station not labeled. Operator labeled
Apr 17, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 50 live small flying insects landing on boxes and shelving above prep table. Observed approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on boxes in storage area across from triple sink. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects hovering in mop sink area next to triple sink. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects hovering at front counter area. Observed approximately 15 live small flying insects landing on shelving and boxes above prep tables across from walk in cooler. Observed approximately 10 live small insects landing on clean wares on shelves above triple sink
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches inside of soap dispenser above hand wash sink in prep area. Observed 2 live roaches inside of hand sanitizer dispenser above hand wash sink in prep area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand wash sink used for rinsing coffee wares
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived at time of inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. 76F at prep area hand wash sink
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in hand wash sink in prep area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment throughout establishment
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Prepared sandwiches, prepared pizza dough with sauce packaged on site for customer self service not labeled
Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at front counter menu board
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Gasoline container stored under triple sink near water heater. Operator removed
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 73 F water provided at prep area hand wash sink
Jan 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided
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. Not available for any employees
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink, operator provided
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 73 F water provided at prep area hand wash sink
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at 3 door stainless reach in cooler
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged sandwiches, bakery items for customer self service not labeled as needed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled at 2 door low top reach in cooler at front counter hand
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink station at storage area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in prep area. Operator replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in prep area. Operator replaced.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor next to dish ware area. Operator placed item on shelf.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth in prep area not in sanitizer bucket. Operator placed cloth In sanitizer solution.
Mar 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-2023.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at front counter reach in cooler.
Mar 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-2023.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed house hold roach spray under front counter cabinet.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4 Door Reach in cooler: cut lettuce (56F); cut ham (55F); sliced tomatoes (54F); cream cheese (54F). In unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Prep table across reach in cooler: cooked eggs (64F - Cold Holding) in unit less than 2 hours. Observed food stored at temperature. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today. ** 2. 4 Door Reach in cooler: cut lettuce (56F); cut ham (55F); sliced tomatoes (54F); cream cheese (54F). In unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
No paper towels or soap provided at front counter or prep area hand washing sink. Operator placed soap and paper towel at dispenser.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 4 door reach in at cookline.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at front counter reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in low reach in cooler at front counter.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.