MERLOS FRUTERIA

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.

Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.

Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.

Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.

Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.

Food from an unapproved supplier, unsafe or spoiled food, missing shellfish harvest tags, or raw fish without required parasite destruction.

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.

Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.

Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.

Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.

Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.

Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.