MERKADO 31

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-01: Time Extended

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at Men's and Women's restrooms.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed lemon box stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease on filters.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwaves interior inside kitchen.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by dish washing machine in back kitchen. Repeat Violation

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

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.

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

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

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator was told by Inspector to Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over seafood mix inside reach in freezer in back kitchen. Employee stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing container in hand wash sink at front counter. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table at front counter.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt and Flour containers on prep table inside kitchen.

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in recharge zone located by ice machine.

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/

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceilings in back kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stored on shelf in front of dish washing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed thorn gaskets in reach in cooler by hand wash sink inside kitchen, and Walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching salt inside salt container on shelf by reach in freezer in back kitchen. Employee stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets inside dining room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelf under front counter.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed by cutting board inside kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken not covered in Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed risotto and chicken thawing at room temperature on prep table inside kitchen. Employee stored them inside Walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black debris on wall behind three compartment sink and dish washing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) in prep area at front counter. As per Chef both meats have been there since 12:00 pm. Chef removed both meats to the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board on prep table inside back kitchen.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside Men's restroom.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad date marked last December 27th, 2021 and with the same date inside reach in cooler. As per Chef tuna was thawed last Saturday January 8th, 2021. Chef date marked tuna properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups stored inside sugar container on shelf inside back kitchen.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in coolers at front counter.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over mop sink inside back kitchen, and inside Men's restroom.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling inside Men's and Women's restrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water stocked between plastic containers stored on shelf in front of dish washing machine.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching salt inside salt container on shelf inside back kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicha morada container not covered inside Walk in cooler. Employee covered container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink and dish washing machine. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength due to empty container. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee replaced chlorine container and proper minimum strength was 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled dishes and after handled clean dishes inside ware washing area.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare and ceviches not identified as raw items on menu. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at women's and men's restrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling inside women's and men's restrooms.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed red pepper and tomato boxes stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage wall behind women's restroom door.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with grease inside kitchen.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on containers inside walk in cooler and on shelf at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil on shelf under prep table inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black wall behind dishwasher machine.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Employee put the towel inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site