DONNA MARE KITCHEN/ LOBBY BAR/ MERKATO
3925 COLLINS AVE KITCHEN/LOBBY BAR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean pots and pans stored next to the hand sink, exposed to splash .
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Vertical cooler located close to walk-in in cooler with gaskets in disrepair.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot faucet in disrepair at the hand sink located close to the entrance .
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak at the mop sink faucet .
- 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 bar dish machine with chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm, machine was adjusted to (chlorine 100 ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed glassware inside dish machine at the bar with sanitizer concentration chlorine 0 ppm. All glassware were rewashed and sanitized ( chlorine 100 ppm) Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler .
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food stored less than 6 inches off of the walk in freezer floor.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle .
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed lobster meat was thawing inside standing water. Employee moved it to inside walk in cooler . Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the mixer blocking the hand sink inside the catering kitchen. Employee moved it. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed unwrapped apples on the front counter for customer self service. Employee placed them behind to wash and wrapped them. All apples were wrapped . Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean utensils and equipment next to sink with missing splash guard. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: As per Engineer, the splash guard was ordered. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice in freezer next to walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed ice build up in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed Cut Tomatoes from yesterday as per employee at (51 F - ambient cooling ) inside a reach in cooler located on the top of the reach in freezer inside kitchen . - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: No food from ambient cooling observed at this time.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quat sanitizer test strips by dishwasher and three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean utensils and equipment next to sink with missing splash guard.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed accumulation of water inside pot because it was not invert. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice in freezer next to walk in cooler.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in front of grill.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomatoes from yesterday at (51° F - ambient cooling ) that never reach 41 F. Person in charge discarded the tomatoes immediately.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (52° F - Cold Holding); Cheese (52° F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler ( as per employee for less than 4 hrs ). Food was moved to a colder reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed Cut Tomatoes from yesterday as per employee at (51° F - ambient cooling ) inside a reach in cooler located on the top of the reach in freezer inside kitchen .
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quat sanitizer test strips by dishwasher and three compartment sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation on slicer next to walk in cooler. 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/
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer marking 35.1° F after 35 seconds in ice water. Person in charge brought a different thermometer and reached temperature. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
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★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(44 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025