MERCADO WEST
6001 CENTRAL AVE · SAINT PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-7High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: 1 live fly observed under 3 compartment sink. Couldn't not find it again to kill it. Operator put fan in this area to discourage flies from congregating. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
16-33-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: **Time Extended**
Basic 2
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:33 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.