Jyg Mendez
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
32
Score
Across the available record, Jyg Mendez has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around eight violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 85, which Jyg Mendez's 32 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
32
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
33
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
90
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 hard boiled eggs in kool it reach in.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot holding unit at front counter fried chicken (135F - Hot Holding); beef patties (135F - Hot Holding). Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator reheated and increased the temperature of holding unit **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ pic Gabriela Rubio Mendez
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Bags of cooked pork and birria removed from freezer 12/09/2024 not date mark
02C-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour located at storage area **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License expired December 1 2024. Operator posted renewed license **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and corn oil on floor In kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
40-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle inside kool it reac in
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler bottom portion observed standing water
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee elevated **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
10-20-4
37
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef patties (115-118F - Hot Holding) at front counter per operator held out of temperature less than two hours operator increased temperature of holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obsessed clay pot in hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils/plates dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying plates with a towel/cloth.
24-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken 34F and pork 43F out at room temperature by three compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 Ppm employee made new solution rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen. Employee elevated **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food salt and sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cups with no handle used to dispense salt and sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
41
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bin of green tomatoes on floor at server station area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door between use. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed working utensils in standing water at 82F at front service counter. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution throughout kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Oct 30, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in flip top cooler in kitchen bread being stored in t shirt to go bags. Observed raw frozen chicken being stored in Walmart t shirt bags in GE reach in freezer located in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer in excess of 200 Ppm. Rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
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. Emailed operator bulletin **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of frying oil on floor next to hand washing sink in kitchen. Observed onions in plastic container stored on the floor in kitchen next to flip top cooler. Observed bag of onions stored on floor just outside kitchen entrance.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket operator inverted mop in upright position. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
47
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in thank you bag inside deep freezer in kitchen.
14-31-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside of ice machine.
14-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jyg Mendez last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jyg Mendez on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jyg Mendez?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jyg Mendez.
How does Jyg Mendez compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
Jyg Mendez most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has Jyg Mendez's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jyg Mendez have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jyg Mendez means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Jyg Mendez inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jyg Mendez is inspected around three times per year on average.
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