Merlos Fruteria

135 N Brevard Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Merlos Fruteria has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Ice scoop handle in contact with ice” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Merlos Fruteria's latest score of 100 sits above the Arcadia average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 1, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator does have chlorine chemical test strips to test sanitizer bucket and the three compartment sink.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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. Print a copy for employee, signed before end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-08-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at prep table is grooved.

14-09-4

May 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed operator handling wiping cloth then add gloves and handle ready to eat foods without washing hands. Operator was advised then washed hands before resuming.

12A-02-4

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed operator with long fingers preparing foods and dipping ice and handling single service items.

13-05-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used to scoop sugar ,no handle,

14-01-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Jun 23, 2023

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 Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Merlos Fruteria?

Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Merlos Fruteria.

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 five 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.

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