DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CAFE AMERICANO/MERCATO DI MARE

1144 Ocean Drive
Miami, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/27/2024

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles shows damage by coffee station at entrance of kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair near the walk in cooler.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen, Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe plates not inverted stored above reach in cooler by kitchen. Employee inverted plates. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs equipment door at kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on different task whole peppering food at kitchen without changing gloves. Instructed employee on proper way and he removed gloves watch hands and placed new gloves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside handsink located next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 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. Observed pasta, octopus and ribs held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler. Employee placed label on it. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/30/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed Ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted by preparation area.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area at kitchen.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at dishwasher area.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout all reach in coolers at kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at dishwasher area.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without changing her gloves, instructed employee to remover her gloves and wash her hands before putting on gloves and she did. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed corn meal with no label at dry storage area.

Inspection Date: 6/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8601956

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishmachine soiled.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - 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
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at warewashing area and near ice machines.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door near coffee area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at back wall of walk-in freezer.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in coolers at entrance to kitchen.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at bar area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vegetable walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut melon not covered at reach-in cooler by entrance to kitchen.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - 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
  • 03D-02-5:High 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-02-5:High 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.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - 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
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 1/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8372824

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by the soda rack. The manager secured it.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the kitchen entrance.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line.
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine sanitizer at 0.00 ppms. The manager set up the triple sink at 200 ppms quaternary sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a steak pan in the sink at the ware washing area. The manager removed the pan. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided and posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the ware washing area.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(1,007 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 10:30 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:30 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:30 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:30 PM
Friday:12:00 – 11:30 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 11:30 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 11:30 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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