MERCADO WEST
6001 CENTRAL AVE · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in kitchen 8 live flies behind bar 2 live flies in wait station 4 live flies in dish pit area 1 live fly near restaurant entrance Observed landing on cutting boards and bar equipment. Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas that we observed flies land on. Operator has killed 2 flies. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef and pork stored above queso and seasoned water for cooking rice in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw meats to store below ready to eat foods and foods with lower minimum cook temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm) Operator diluted and retested at 200PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket in kitchen (Quaternary 500ppm) Operator diluted and retested at 200PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
Basic 2
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -sanitize dispensing equipment on 3 compartment sink dispensing too strong of a solution. Operator will dilute and test to ensure proper sanitize strength until equipment has been repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:41 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.