EL MERENDON LATINO INC
91 S SR 7, Plantation, FL, 33317
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 18, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (4)
- 03D-02-5Critical
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in the glass cooler in the kitchen chicken soup (57-61F - Cooling). As per operator, item was not prepped or portioned today. As per operator, item was placed in cooler overnight and has not achieved 41F in 6 hours. See stop sale.
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in the glass cooler in the kitchen chicken soup (57-61F - Cooling). As per operator, item was not prepped or portioned today. As per operator, item was placed in cooler overnight and has not achieved 41F in 6 hours. See stop sale.
High Priority
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled in the kitchen between the grills.
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
Basic
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), 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.