CAFE AMERICANO/MERCATO DI MARE
1144 OCEAN DR · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine sanitizer at 0.00 ppms. The manager set up the triple sink at 200 ppms quaternary sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a steak pan in the sink at the ware washing area. The manager removed the pan. **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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
02A-01-4Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the ware washing area.
Basic 7
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by the soda rack. The manager secured it.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the kitchen entrance.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:04 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.