El Rey De La Medialuna
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at El Rey De La Medialuna, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
El Rey De La Medialuna's latest score of 86 sits above the Hollywood average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge - Jose Hernandez - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed at callback inspection same. Extended 59 days from original 60 day violation. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead small flying insects in electrical control device on back wall. Device not above food preparation of storage area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
86
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
12
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
47
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator replaced with container of soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottles containing water at bakery station not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on dry storage rack across from ware washing. Operator removed and properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at vents, lights above front counter area
36-34-5
74
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches inside of soap dispenser above hand wash sink in prep area. Observed 2 live roaches inside of hand sanitizer dispenser above hand wash sink in prep area **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 50 live small flying insects landing on boxes and shelving above prep table. Observed approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on boxes in storage area across from triple sink. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects hovering in mop sink area next to triple sink. Observed approximately 5 live small flying insects hovering at front counter area. Observed approximately 15 live small flying insects landing on shelving and boxes above prep tables across from walk in cooler. Observed approximately 10 live small insects landing on clean wares on shelves above triple sink **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand wash sink used for rinsing coffee wares **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. 76F at prep area hand wash sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in hand wash sink in prep area **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment throughout establishment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - 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, prepared pizza dough with sauce packaged on site for customer self service not labeled **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02D-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed at front counter menu board **Warning**
36-27-5
41
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 73 F water provided at prep area hand wash sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not available for any employees **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink, operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 73 F water provided at prep area hand wash sink **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled at 2 door low top reach in cooler at front counter hand **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - 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. Packaged sandwiches, bakery items for customer self service not labeled as needed **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at 3 door stainless reach in cooler **Warning**
23-24-4
52
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink station at storage area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in prep area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in prep area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor next to dish ware area. Operator placed item on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth in prep area not in sanitizer bucket. Operator placed cloth In sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Mar 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Prep table across reach in cooler: cooked eggs (64F - Cold Holding) in unit less than 2 hours. Observed food stored at temperature. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today. ****Corrected on Site**** 2. 4 Door Reach in cooler: cut lettuce (56F); cut ham (55F); sliced tomatoes (54F); cream cheese (54F). In unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed house hold roach spray under front counter cabinet. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4 Door Reach in cooler: cut lettuce (56F); cut ham (55F); sliced tomatoes (54F); cream cheese (54F). In unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or soap provided at front counter or prep area hand washing sink. Operator placed soap and paper towel at dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 4 door reach in at cookline. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at front counter reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in low reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**
23-03-4
43
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.12/01/2022
50-17-3
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Main kitchen reach in cooler at walk in freezer- observed employee water and soda beverages inside reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Main kitchen between oven and reach in cooler- observed croissants on speed rack not being covered from debris of ceiling.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Front counter espresso machine- observed 3 soiled wiping cloth on prep table at espresso machine.
21-09-4
74
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rey De La Medialuna last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rey De La Medialuna on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rey De La Medialuna?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Rey De La Medialuna.
How does El Rey De La Medialuna compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
El Rey De La Medialuna most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has El Rey De La Medialuna's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Rey De La Medialuna have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Rey De La Medialuna 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 Rey De La Medialuna inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rey De La Medialuna is inspected around four times per year on average.
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