El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge in Hollywood
Last inspected:
5701 Johnson St, Hollywood, FL 33021El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge, a 55-seat food service establishment in Hollywood, has recorded 44 violations across 9 inspections since 2024, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection — near the statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility shows a concerning pattern of recurring high-priority violations centered on employee health and handwashing. Handwashing procedure violations appeared in 5 of the 9 inspections; employee health policy and reporting violations were cited in at least 3 inspections. Food contact surface violations also recurred across multiple inspections. The most recent two inspections triggered formal escalations: a Warning Issued on February 12, 2026 for 30 violations including management awareness, shell stock requirements, and employee health reporting, followed by a Call Back - Complied disposition on February 13, 2026 after the facility corrected 3 handwashing violations. The facility has not been emergency-closed.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages
El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge in Hollywood last inspected?
- El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge in Hollywood?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge in Hollywood are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge in Hollywood had?
- El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge in Hollywood has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge in Hollywood find?
- El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge in Hollywood was most recently inspected on September 8, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge in Hollywood ever been shut down?
- No, El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge in Hollywood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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