MERLOS FRUTERIA LLC
135 N BREVARD AVE, Arcadia FL 34266 · 941-421-4419
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2024
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator does have chlorine chemical test strips to test sanitizer bucket and the three compartment sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Print a copy for employee, signed before end of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at prep table is grooved.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed operator handling wiping cloth then add gloves and handle ready to eat foods without washing hands. Operator was advised then washed hands before resuming.
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed operator with long fingers preparing foods and dipping ice and handling single service items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used to scoop sugar,no handle,
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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