EL REY DE LA MEDIALUNA

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge - Jose Hernandez - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed at callback inspection same. Extended 59 days from original 60 day violation. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead small flying insects in electrical control device on back wall. Device not above food preparation of storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee failed to wash hands and put on gloves before preparing coffee beverages. Reviewed proper procedures and employed washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee at front counter wiped hands on soiled dry wiping cloth and proceeded to prepare coffee drink. Reviewed proper procedures with employee and employee washed hands.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2025 Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, open boxes of raw chicken fingers and raw philly steak meat above open boxes of breads. Employee rearranged for proper separation. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In prep area McCall reach in cooler, container raw shell eggs and pooled raw shell eggs above cut lettuce and tomatoes. Employee moved both to bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area reach in MCCALL - sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); pooled raw shell eggs (46F - Cold Holding); prepared empanadas (46F - Cold Holding). Per employee none prepared or portioned today and all in unit from 2-23. 2) In dining area open top grab and go cooler, prepared pizzas (48-49F - Cold Holding). Per employee not prepared or portioned today and in unit 48 hours.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In prep area reach in MCCALL - sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); pooled raw shell eggs (46F - Cold Holding); prepared empanadas (46F - Cold Holding). Per employee none prepared or portioned today and all in unit from 2-23. See stop sale. 2) In dining area open top grab and go cooler, prepared pizzas (48-49F - Cold Holding). Per employee not prepared or portioned today and in unit 48 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometers in McCall reach in cooler and grab and go glassfront cooler by front counter incorrect. McCall reading 48F - foods at 45-46F Grab and go reading 28F - foods at 40F

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee could not answer basic question regarding proper cold holding temperature.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed and dumped coffee cup in front counter hand sink. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks for hand washing only. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge - Jose Hernandez

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sinks. Employee replaced. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Standard paint brush in container of pooled raw shell eggs.

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead small flying insects in electrical control device on back wall. Device not above food preparation of storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in bulk salt container under back prep table.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lining shelves under back prep tables. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Triple sink set up with wash sink in center instead of end sink. Advised employee to drain a reset sinks correctly. No dishwashing taking place. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Flour buildup under multiple shelves in back prep area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelves under back prep tables soiled with flour, sugar, and salt spillage.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth at front counter.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt, sugar, and flour containers under back prep table not labeled.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 50 live small flying insects landing on boxes and shelving above prep table. Observed approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on boxes in storage area across from triple sink. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects hovering in mop sink area next to triple sink. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects hovering at front counter area. Observed approximately 15 live small flying insects landing on shelving and boxes above prep tables across from walk in cooler. Observed approximately 10 live small insects landing on clean wares on shelves above triple sink Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches inside of soap dispenser above hand wash sink in prep area. Observed 2 live roaches inside of hand sanitizer dispenser above hand wash sink in prep area Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand wash sink used for rinsing coffee wares Warning

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. 76F at prep area hand wash sink Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in hand wash sink in prep area Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment throughout establishment Warning

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Prepared sandwiches, prepared pizza dough with sauce packaged on site for customer self service not labeled Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at front counter menu board Warning

Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Gasoline container stored under triple sink near water heater. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not available for any employees Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink, operator provided Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 73 F water provided at prep area hand wash sink Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at 3 door stainless reach in cooler Warning

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged sandwiches, bakery items for customer self service not labeled as needed Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled at 2 door low top reach in cooler at front counter hand Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-2023. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed house hold roach spray under front counter cabinet. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4 Door Reach in cooler: cut lettuce (56F); cut ham (55F); sliced tomatoes (54F); cream cheese (54F). In unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Prep table across reach in cooler: cooked eggs (64F - Cold Holding) in unit less than 2 hours. Observed food stored at temperature. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today. Corrected on Site 2. 4 Door Reach in cooler: cut lettuce (56F); cut ham (55F); sliced tomatoes (54F); cream cheese (54F). In unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or soap provided at front counter or prep area hand washing sink. Operator placed soap and paper towel at dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 4 door reach in at cookline. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at front counter reach in cooler. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in low reach in cooler at front counter. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Observed over 20 small flies on the wall at the rear of the front Service counter to the right of the hand wash sink and to the left of the espresso machine. In the corner on the counter inverted coffee mugs are stored. 2. Observed over 10 small flies on the wall at the rear of the service counter behind the fresh squeeze orange juice machine. Observed 5 live small flies inside a fly trap device on the counter. 3. Observed over 10 live small flies flying and landing on surfaces in the cabinet under the hand sink at the front counter and 3 small flies on plastic bins storing single use items in the cabinet to the right of the hand sink cabinet. 4. Observed over 5 small flies flying above a floor drain under the three compartment sink. 5. Observed 1 small fly on a bakery board on a shelf in the bakery prep area. Employee moved board to the ware washing area to be cleaned and sanitized. Operator began killing the flies and cleaning and sanitizing the areas. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed panned frozen chicken stored above baked goods in the walk-in freezer. Employee rearranged items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on the wall near the ceiling above the dough mixers. Employee killed the roach and cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the Hot display case; beef empanada (123°F - Hot Holding); chicken empanada (112°F - Hot Holding); spinach empanada (115°F - Hot Holding). Per the employee the items were placed in the case 2,5 hours prior. Employee increased the temperature of the case. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on the meat slicer at the front counter.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in the Traulsen Reach-in cooler, ham and cheese filling not date-marked. Per the employee the item was prepared yesterday. Employee added date-mark. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the low boy cooler #2 handles.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches in a light fixture above the bakery prep area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of oranges on the floor behind the front counter. Employee moved item to a reach in cooler for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on the floor drain screen in the drain under the three compartment sink

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a box of shortening not covered. Employee covered and closed shortening box. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from a water filter near the water heater and mop sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects around and in a floor drain in the prep area under a prep table containing flour, sugar, and salt. Operator poured bleach down the drain. Observed 2 small flying insects on the wall near the prep area floor drain. Observed 2 small flies on an empty box of liquid frying oil on the floor under a prep sink to the left of the three compartment sink. Observed 2 small flies on the wall behind a storage shelf containing food storage pans, plates, and boxed single service items to the left of the three compartment sink. Observed 2 small flies on a shelf to the left of a prep table containing imitation flavorings used in baking. Observed 1 small fly on cream cheese in a self-service display case. Observed 1 small fly crawling on the outside of the fresh squeezed orange juice machine and one in a glass of freshly squeezed juice. Operator discarded the juice. Operator began killing flies and cleaning and sanitizing the areas during the inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: At callback inspection, 1. Observed 3 small flies on the wall at the front counter near the hand wash sink and coffee machine. Operator killed the flies and cleaned and sanitized the areas. 2. Observed 3 small flying insects near a storage shelf containing imitation flavorings for baking and 1 on the wall behind the same shelf. Operator killed the fly on the wall and cleaned and sanitized the wall and all items on shelf. Observed no more flies after this cleaning. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Two Ceiling tiles missing in the prep area of the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Observed same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from a filter on the water filtration lines in the back of the establishment near the mop sink causing standing water on the floor near the mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Observed same. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation. Observed the kitchen employee touch the soiled trash container and bag and then begin working with dough. Advised employee to wash hands and observed employee doing so. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects around and in a floor drain in the prep area under a prep table containing flour, sugar, and salt. Operator poured bleach down the drain. Observed 2 small flying insects on the wall near the prep area floor drain. Observed 2 small flies on an empty box of liquid frying oil on the floor under a prep sink to the left of the three compartment sink. Observed 2 small flies on the wall behind a storage shelf containing food storage pans, plates, and boxed single service items to the left of the three compartment sink. Observed 2 small flies on a shelf to the left of a prep table containing imitation flavorings used in baking. Observed 1 small fly on cream cheese in a self-service display case. Observed 1 small fly crawling on the outside of the fresh squeezed orange juice machine and one in a glass of freshly squeezed juice. Operator discarded the juice. Operator began killing flies and cleaning and sanitizing the areas during the inspection.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed over 10 dead small insects in a self-service display case containing packaged chorizo, cream cheese, and packaged prepared sandwiches.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the self service Display cooler; chorizo (56°F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (52°F - Cold Holding); turkey sandwich (50°F - Cold Holding). Per the operator the items have been in the cooler since yesterday.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the self service Display cooler; chorizo (56°F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (52°F - Cold Holding); turkey sandwich (50°F - Cold Holding). Per the operator the items have been in the cooler since yesterday. See stop sale. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front counter hot display case; chicken empanada (125°F - Hot Holding). Per the manager the item had been in the case for approximately 1 hour. Manager increased the heat setting in the case. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink at the front counter used as a dump sink for discarded beverages.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and seals of the Beverage-Air low boy cooler. Also observed on the handles of the McCall 3 door reach-in cooler.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor near the floor drain in the prep area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the Beverage-Air low boy cooler door will not close completely.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed excessive flour and other debris under the table holding the dough roller and the prep table to the right.

Basic - Two Ceiling tiles missing in the prep area of the establishment.

Basic - Water leaking from a filter on the water filtration lines in the back of the establishment near the mop sink causing standing water on the floor near the mop sink.