MERKADO 31
1127 NE 163 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33162
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in the reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tuna salad (63F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (58F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (63F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (58F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
Basic 9
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the storage room.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting over the 3 compartment sink, operator stored properly to air dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple containers that are cracked in the kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in stand up reach in freezer.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed MSG and salt with no name label, operator placed names. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:45 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.