Melinas Empanadas

2405 E Moody Blvd, Bunnell, FL 32110 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800856

C
Grade C
Safety score 71 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 16, 2026

What drove the grade

Establishment operating with no potable running water.High priority · fixed by the Jul 16 follow-up · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection
    3 high priority (1 fixed by the Jul 16 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic
    -17
  • Administrative complaint on Jul 15, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score71

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

5 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitJul 16, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 High priority
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

      Operator talked with customer service and needs to mail in payment.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 15, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    5 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Raw chicken stored over containers of shredded cheese. Operator re organized.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 27, Water source: Establishment operating with no potable running water.

      Operator is open and operating and has no running water in building.

      Administrative complaint

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

      Operator is currently open and operating with an expired license.

    Intermediate1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      Spray bottle with red liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic1

    • Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.

      Single service boxes stored on floor. Operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    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.

Most cited

Current license displayed2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Single-service items1
Water source1
Chemicals and toxic substances1