MERKADO 31
1127 NE 163 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33162
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm), owner set up 3 compartment sink until unit is fixed.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over seafood mix in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chocol (49F – Cooling); sweet potatoes (51F – Cold Holding); shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); seafood mix (53F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. Advised operator to place items under ice until unit is fixed. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
02D-02-4Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice, corn, and sugar with no name label. Operator placed names. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen over the hood system.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Observed ceviche station reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 66F, checked 20 minutes later and temperature is at 45F.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ceviche reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On top of the 3 compartment sink.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. In the hand washing sink
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:46 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.