MERKADO 31
7902 NW 36 ST UNIT 7-8
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Ceiling tiles in disrepair by 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Obseved walk in cooler floor soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed Wall in disrepair by door next to the 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handsink soiled by the front counter of the establishment. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed shelves by 3 compartment sink soiled. Observed dry storage shelves located next to reach in freezer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Observed at walk in cooler **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind handsink next to dishwasher. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with rice with no label stored next to reach in freezer. Observed Squeeze bottles with no label at cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed Ceiling tiles in disrepair by 3 compartment sink.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Obseved walk in cooler floor soiled.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed Wall in disrepair by door next to the 3 compartment sink.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. By the cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handsink soiled by the front counter of the establishment. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed shelves by 3 compartment sink soiled. Observed dry storage shelves located next to reach in freezer soiled.
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled behind handsink next to dishwasher. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at front counter of the establishment.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with rice with no label stored next to reach in freezer. Observed Squeeze bottles with no label at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put new gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee to wash hands before putting new gloves and she did. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw corvina over cooked chicken at walk in cooler.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); steak (54F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at front counter. As per chef since early in the morning. Observed cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at front line. As per chef since early in the morning.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); steak (54F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at front counter. As per chef since early in the morning. Observed cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at front line. As per chef since early in the morning.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Provided handout by email to manager.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. At the time of the inspection no consumer advisory is posted. Provided via email to manager.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At the time of the inspection observed chicken not date marked at walk in cooler for more than 24 hours.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed lemon box stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease on filters.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwaves interior inside kitchen.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by dish washing machine in back kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled beverage reach in cooler gaskets by cook line. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Also, observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front of dish washing machine.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and oil containers without labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in recharge zone located by ice machine at front counter. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).