Mericle Meals

11201 Us Hwy 41 S, Gibsonton, FL 33534
American
Last inspected: Aug 3, 2023
58
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Mericle Meals, the earliest from 2022. Mericle Meals was last inspected on Aug 3, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that Mericle Meals's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 3, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 76, which Mericle Meals' 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 45 F in reach in cooler operator placed item in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over tortillas and potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized reach in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Amber Muscato **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Liquid butter stored on floor, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mericle Meals last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mericle Meals on file is from Aug 3, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Mericle Meals compare to other restaurants in Gibsonton?

Mericle Meals most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Gibsonton average of 76.

Has Mericle Meals' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mericle Meals have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mericle Meals means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.