DONNA MARE KITCHEN/ LOBBY BAR/ MERKATO
3925 COLLINS AVE KITCHEN/LOBBY BAR · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes from yesterday at (51° F – ambient cooling ) that never reach 41 F. Person in charge discarded the tomatoes immediately.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (52° F – Cold Holding); Cheese (52° F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler ( as per employee for less than 4 hrs ). Food was moved to a colder reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed Cut Tomatoes from yesterday as per employee at (51° F – ambient cooling ) inside a reach in cooler located on the top of the reach in freezer inside kitchen .
Intermediate 4
16-37-1Intermediate – Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quat sanitizer test strips by dishwasher and three compartment sink.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation on slicer next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
05-06-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer marking 35.1° F after 35 seconds in ice water. Person in charge brought a different thermometer and reached temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean utensils and equipment next to sink with missing splash guard.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed accumulation of water inside pot because it was not invert. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice in freezer next to walk in cooler.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in front of grill.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.