Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MERKADO 31

1127 NE 163 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33162

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3405941
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8551950
DBPR license2331964

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw fish stored above whole peppers. Discussed with the operator, operator placed the raw fish in another location, properly stored. Provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine. Ice machine in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. By the service window in the kitchen, grease on the walls. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. By the service window, on a prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield in the kitchen missing. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.