El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge

5701 Johnson St, Hollywood, FL 33021

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge was last inspected on Feb 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Hollywood restaurant scores 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glassfront cooler at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

05-09-4

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom not completely self closing. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Gallon of oil stored on floor in small dry storage area next to kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Cook removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand wash sink used to rinse utensils. Discussed with operator

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing red, yellow substances at ware washing area not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door not self closing due to broken hydraulic closer

32-04-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Ice scoop handle broken

14-12-4

May 23, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken in non food grade bag in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken in approved food storage bag. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: Tripe soup 69F cooling over 12 hours. See Stop sale

03D-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler: Tripe soup 69F cooling over 12 hours.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Review food borne illnesses and provided form to operator.

11-07-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided vomit form to operator. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked tripe soup cooling covered in a deep container in walk-in cooler. Review proper cooling process with operator and provided poster.

03D-15-4

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge.

How does El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Meneo Restaurant & Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.

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