Melina's Empanadas

556 N Oleander Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 27, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Melina's Empanadas appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. On Jul 27, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Melina's Empanadas since Jul 27, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

Compared to the broader Daytona Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 71, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked meats from prior day

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phones on dry storage rack **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Apr 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle for spoon resting inside granulated onion

10-01-5

Dec 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Melina's Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Melina's Empanadas on file is from Jul 27, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Melina's Empanadas compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?

Melina's Empanadas most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.

Has Melina's Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Melina's Empanadas have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Melina's Empanadas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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