EL MERENDON RESTAURANT.

Florida DBPR

20916 S DIXIE HWY · DADE, FLORIDA

Failed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

4 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 9 high-priority violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
39
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 17
2026
FAIL 5 violations 1 HIGH PRIORITY
Basic Other
Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Pest Activity
Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean

Cited 2 times on this inspection

Intermediate Pest Activity
Presence of insects/rodents — animals prohibited, outer openings protected

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Documentation & Training
Current license properly displayed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Documentation & Training
Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

Cited 2 times on this inspection

JAN 14
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 18 violations 5 HIGH PRIORITY
High Priority Food Source
Approved source

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Chemical Safety
Original container — properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Food Temperature
Food out of temperature

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Other
Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Sanitation
In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Sanitation
Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking

Cited 2 times on this inspection

Basic Sanitation
Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Sanitation
Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Sanitation
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Other
Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Plumbing & Waste
Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Pest Activity
Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean

Cited 2 times on this inspection

Intermediate Pest Activity
Presence of insects/rodents — animals prohibited, outer openings protected

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Sanitation
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved

Cited 2 times on this inspection

Basic Other
Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Documentation & Training
Current license properly displayed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Other
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Documentation & Training
Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

Cited 2 times on this inspection

AUG 13
2025
PASS 7 violations 3 HIGH PRIORITY
High Priority Chemical Safety
Original container — properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Food Storage & Handling
Food protection, cross-contamination

Cited 2 times on this inspection

High Priority Sanitation
Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Plumbing & Waste
Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Pest Activity
Presence of insects/rodents — animals prohibited, outer openings protected

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Sanitation
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Other
Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles

Cited 1 time on this inspection

APR 24
2025
FAIL 9 violations 3 HIGH PRIORITY
High Priority Food Temperature
Food out of temperature

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Other
Potentially hazardous food properly thawed

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Other
Foods handled with minimum contact

Cited 1 time on this inspection

High Priority Sanitation
Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Sanitation
Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Intermediate Other
Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Sanitation
Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Other
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Basic Other
False/misleading statements published or advertised relating to food/beverage

Cited 1 time on this inspection

Public inspection records from Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Records current as of 2026-05-08. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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