El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation
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91 S Sr 7, Plantation, FL 33317El Merendon Latino Inc in Plantation has accumulated 179 violations across 27 inspections, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection—nearly 30 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has faced three disciplinary actions totaling $1,360 in fines. High-priority violations have been recurrent, including management awareness failures in at least five inspections, employee health policy violations in at least four inspections, and proper hand and arm washing violations in at least three inspections. An October 2025 routine inspection documented 18 violations including four high-priority findings and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition; the facility complied on a callback inspection two days later. The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 found one high-priority violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation: Comparison to Broward County Averages
El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,360.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024031632 | $400.00 | May 13, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023039364 | $400.00 | Jun 29, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2018016614 | $560.00 | Feb 19, 2018 | Tampa |
El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 6 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation last inspected?
- El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation had?
- El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation find?
- El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation ever been shut down?
- No, El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- Has El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,360.00 in fines.
- How much has El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation been fined?
- El Merendon Latino INC in Plantation has been fined a total of $1,360.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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