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MELINAS EMPANADAS

2405 E MOODY BLVD, Bunnell FL 32110 · 386-263-8340

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2800856
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operator is open and operating and has no running water in building.
High priority/27-12-4/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator is currently open and operating with an expired license.
High priority/50-17-3/Return visit Jul 16, 2026 · Operator talked with customer service and needs to mail in payment. Time Extended
Jul 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operator is open and operating and has no running water in building.
High priority/27-12-4/Admin Complaint
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator is currently open and operating with an expired license.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over containers of shredded cheese. Operator re organized.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with red liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service boxes stored on floor. Operator removed.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cheese. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hose hangs below the rim.
High priority/29-37-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing hinge on kitchen restroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer; raw chicken over raw pork. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in reach in freezer not dated. Person in charge dated.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used to scoop corn starch. Person in charge discarded cup and replaced with a handled scoop.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on prep table. Person in charge removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawing at room temperature. Person in charge turned on water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In chest freezer; raw chicken over cooked sausage. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has mold like substance inside. Person in charge wiped clean.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead roaches behind refrigerators in kitchen, and 2 behind freezers.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water on top of prep table. Person in charge removed water bottle.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in potato mash and sugar. Person in charge moved scoops.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.