El Rey de la Medialuna

3253 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33021 · Permanent Food Service · License 1623139

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 61 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 11, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 11 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 10 basic (2 repeats)
-19
Administrative complaint on Sep 11
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score61

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep112026

Routine inspection

12 violations found

First visitSep 11, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 10 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  1) In Traulsen reach in cooler, raw prepared steak above prepared sandwiches. Employee rearranged and put steak in bottom of cooler. 2) In McCall reach in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs and pooled raw shell eggs above raw pastry doughs and fillings. Employee moved eggs to lowboy cooler with other eggs.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate1
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Unknown substance in spray bottle on shelf with food coloring and spices in back storage area. Employee labeled as water.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic10
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  1) Sugar container by espresso machine not labeled. 2) Bulk sugar and flour containers in back storage area not labeled.
  Repeat violation
  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 in grab and go glassfront cooler missing label with date prepared and address of establishment.
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  In front hot display case.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Bag of flour on floor in back prep area.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: 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 first sink. Employee began draining to reset in correct order.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
  At front prep table, knives between table and wall. Employee removed knives.
  Fixed on the spot
  Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
  Espresso cups and plates directly beside front counter hand wash sink and under paper towel dispenser. Employee moved all away from sink.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  Back prep area near triple sink has buildup of flour on floor.
  Repeat violation
  Ceiling tile missing.
  Above prep table in back work area.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.