EL MERENDON RESTAURANT
20916 S DIXIE HWY, Miami, FL, 33189
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 9, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (7)
- 50-17-3Critical
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on Oct 2025.
High Priority
- 50-09-4Repeat
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic
- 32-04-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms.
Basic
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
Intermediate
- 31B-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.