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MELINAS EMPANADAS

1403 E MOODY BLVD, Bunnell FL 32110

Last inspected Dec 17, 2024 · 8 visits since July 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2800910
Grade history
JUL 23
DEC 23
JUL 24
DEC 24
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Restroom needs a covered trash inside of it.
Basic/32-12-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer has ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. 3 compartment sink has exposed wood at bottom and wood on left side of it.
Basic/14-06-4
Jul 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler overnight; Black reach in cooler; cheese, chicken 67F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler overnight; Black reach in cooler; cheese, spinach mix was just made. chicken 67F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
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. Ambient temperature in black reach in cooler is 64F.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near grease trap.
Basic/36-24-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down on floor.
Basic/42-01-4
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Out on counter; chicken, beef 57F, spinach 62F, cheese 58F, Alfredo sauce 62F; ( - Cold Holding). In door in refrigerator; cream cheese 47F, butter 47F; ( - Cold Holding) all items out for 1 hour. Placed back into reach in cooler. Refrigerator was tuned down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bot hand washing sinks.
Basic/31B-04-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers to inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar and flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added a smoker without plan review approval.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 13, 2023 · Time needed to submit. Time Extended
Jul 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Cheese 50F, chicken 50F, cream 55F, burgers 56F, raw chicken 56F, ribs 52F; ( - Cold Holding) Silver; ribs 46F, chicken 46F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Cheese 50F, chicken 50F, cream 55F, burgers 56F, raw chicken 56F, ribs 52F; ( - Cold Holding) Silver; ribs 46F, chicken 46F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in bottom of make not dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added a smoker without plan review approval.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer and white reach in freezer have ice accumulation.
Basic/14-69-4

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.