MERKADO 31 WESTON
4446 WESTON RD · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33331
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 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not preorder portioned today. heavy cream (51F – Cold Holding); open can of milk (52F – Cold Holding) observed containers on ambient temperature with ice only on bottom, per employee food held less than two hours,after instructed, operator placed both coin ice bath for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Faucet con to a hose.
Intermediate 5
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. Poster provided **Corrected On-Site**
05-07-4Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 3 wiping cloths, sponge and brush inside sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-16-4Intermediate – Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. 2 covers of crest freezer , substantial build up of rust
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter, coffee station.
Basic 4
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in cook line, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area floor, six broken tiles in front of triple sink and ice machine., two with standing water.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Right side flip top in cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters along the cook line, substantial build up of food debris and grease.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:03 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.