The Merlos Kitchen

3064 Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33463
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, The Merlos Kitchen has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The Merlos Kitchen's latest score of 100 sits above the West Palm Beach average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/1/23 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not present at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
70
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
90
Mar 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Merlos Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Merlos Kitchen on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Merlos Kitchen compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

The Merlos Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has The Merlos Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Merlos Kitchen 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 The Merlos Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Merlos Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.