Merlos Fruteria

131 N Brevard Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Merlos Fruteria four times, with records going back to 2024. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Merlos Fruteria's latest score of 100 sits above the Arcadia average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid in the back of kitchen, owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper, owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
70
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
50
Jun 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Merlos Fruteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Merlos Fruteria on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Merlos Fruteria compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?

Merlos Fruteria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Arcadia average of 77.

Has Merlos Fruteria's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Merlos Fruteria have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Merlos Fruteria 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 Merlos Fruteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Merlos Fruteria is inspected around two times per year on average.