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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Shrimp (70F – Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (70F – Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at kitchen area. As per chef cooked last night. Products were discarded.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Shrimp (70F – Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (70F – Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler at kitchen area. As per chef last night.
Intermediate 3
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at warewashing area. Container was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Basic 11
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishmachine soiled.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank not secured near alcohol walk-in cooler. Manager had tank secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at warewashing area and near ice machines.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door near coffee area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at back wall of walk-in freezer.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in coolers at entrance to kitchen.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at bar area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vegetable walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cut melon not covered at reach-in cooler by entrance to kitchen.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen tilapia thawing at room temperature. Chef moved product to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.