LIMBANIA VEGA & JOSE RENE OQUENDO
245 N BANANA RIVER DR, Merritt Island FL 32952 · 7722650426
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2024
SEP 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator not properly using triple sink system for cleaning and sanitizing. No sanitizer in third sink. Employees are washing with soap and rinsing only. Trained employees on proper set up and techniques for wash/rinse/sanitize system using triple sinks.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Operator stated he was reusing plastic wrap with date and the beans were made yesterday. Discarded wrap and marked with correct date.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on make line cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit.
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. Jose does not have training certification. Only cook for establishment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hairnet
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reusing plastic wrap to cover foods
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor in corner of kitchen. Cook placed on top of chair.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew within 30 days of expiration date to avoid additional charges
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo stored over cooked foods in reach-in cooler. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding display case on front counter empanada (128F - Hot Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. First aid kits stored on shelf over reach-in freezer. Operator moved
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. New hire Jose has not signed.
Stored food not covered. Bagged foods in reach-in freezer are not closed. Operator closed
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed fork.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks, knives and spoons not stored inverted. Employee inverted utensils.
Jul 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic shopping bags with printed ink used to store foods
May 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic shopping bags with printed ink used to store foods
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon and raw chorizo stored in reach in cooler on top shelf over cooked foods. Operator moved
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.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Both employees stated that they have been working for more than 4 months
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in hallway between triple sink and kitchen areas
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mop sink room
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator is rinsing and reusing plastic bags to store foods
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken sitting in sink thawing by Ambient Air. Moved to reach in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in used mop water between uses
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired in 2022
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided for operator
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Wall above service window is not finished. Exposed drywall and wooden studs
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator
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.