MERKADO 31 MIAMI BEACH
216 71 ST · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33141
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken being stored on top of various unwashed produce. Located in walk in cooler.
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 14
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in walk in cooler.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken being stored on floors under prep table in kitchen area and bag of beans being stored on floor in upstairs dry storage area.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on stove door. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of freezer in disrepair and has exposed insulation.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located behind the front counter.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven and sides of kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease buildup.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold faucet handle in disrepair. Located behind front counter.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Located in sink.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed various squeeze bottles not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:17 PM.
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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.