El Merendon Restaurant
20916 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33189 · Permanent Food Service · License 2327645
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 9 routine inspection1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)-17
- Administrative complaint on Jul 9Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score63
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 9, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed license expired on Oct 2025.
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed at the front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed at the front counter.
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed at the front counter.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Observed at both restrooms.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
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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.