MENCHIES FROZEN YOGURT
794 E LAKE RD, Palm Harbor FL 34685
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen 1 fly near restrooms
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board (white)
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Discussed proper uses for sponges
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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. No hot water at one hand wash sink. Discussed the need to have hot water available at all hand wash sinks
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer buckets stored on shelf next to food. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket to gain compliance
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen 1 fly near restrooms
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2024. Operator called customer care center and renewed license over the phone. Synced iPad and got details, and the license is still showing expired. Operators reference number for license renewal is 246009550
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink 80F. Operator turned on hot water, 106F
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster area with multiple business.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Nicholas Nowlan training expired 8/2023 and there are no other certified food managers
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Nicholas Nowlan training expired 8/2023 and there are no other certified food managers
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen - operator placed paper towels in dispenser
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.