Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County

MERKADO 31 CONCEPT CUISINE

216 71 ST, Miami Beach, FL 33141

FoodSeating
Latest violations
25
2 High Priority
Jan 26, 2023
City
Miami Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 17Total: 25

08A-05-6

Detail 21730952

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored above cooked potatoes inside reach in cooler. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21730954

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed home made dressing (58F - Cold Holding)

11-27-4

Detail 21730944

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. Provided form during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21730934

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Employee cleaning during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21730945

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21730939

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 form during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 21730949

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed home made dressing (58F - Cold Holding) provided form during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21730943

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice,cooked pasta and veggies stew not date marked. As per employee over 24 hours. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 21730946

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units in kitchen area.

36-32-5

Detail 21730953

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in ceiling in dishwasher area.

36-34-5

Detail 21730941

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 21730956

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 21730935

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 21730932

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.

36-11-4

Detail 21730937

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21730938

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor in kitchen area.

10-20-4

Detail 21730940

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21730947

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21730933

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 21730942

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

08B-12-5

Detail 21730948

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed veggies stew,raw fish and raw chicken not covered in shelves inside walk-in cooler.

36-02-5

Detail 21730936

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

14-17-4

Detail 21730951

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

21-09-4

Detail 21730950

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.

02D-01-5

Detail 21730955

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled with common name.

Jun 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 21148008

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area (dishwashing, storage and food preparation areas). Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area (dishwashing, storage and food preparation areas) Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 21148007

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-20: Observed kitchen floor not smooth. Time Extended

Mar 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 20942683

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); crab salad (50F - Cold Holding) in front counter. As per employee prepared one hour back. Operator moved to ice bath to cool down. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20942691

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink with food residues. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 20942688

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

14-01-5

Detail 20942685

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl to used to scoop rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20942684

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area (dishwashing, storage and food preparation areas). Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 20942689

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed corvina in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 20942692

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 20942690

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed in kitchen area, over preparation table. Operator moved exit door area. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20942687

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 20942682

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets.

08B-12-5

Detail 20942686

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed white rice and black beans purée containers in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Sep 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 20510032

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in food preparation and ware washing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 20510033

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: Time Extended

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 15Total: 18

22-42-4

Detail 20493915

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine 25 ppm.

12A-09-4

Detail 20493908

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees in kitchen area changing of activities and then engaged in food preparation using the same gloves. Instructed Chef and employees. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20493907

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front counter: tuna salad (50°F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (46°F - Cold Holding); swai (46°F - Cold Holding); shrimps (50°F - Cold Holding). Observed in reach in cooler, kitchen area: beef (60°F - Cold Holding); chicken (60°F); sliced tomato (60°F - Cold Holding); beans sprouts (61°F - Cold Holding); salmon (61°F - Cold Holding); corvina (61°F - Cold Holding). As per operator, foods were held in cold holding units for 1 hour and 30 min. Operator moved all foods to cool down in ice bath. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 20493900

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container in flour, kitchen area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20493916

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in food preparation and ware washing areas.

36-34-5

Detail 20493910

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent beside hood.

36-22-4

Detail 20493902

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in kitchen area.

36-01-4

Detail 20493905

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of food residues and grease mix behind the fryer and stove.

36-73-4

Detail 20493903

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipments.

36-11-4

Detail 20493909

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20493912

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed seafood packages container and shredded lettuce container on walk in cooler floor.

10-01-5

Detail 20493901

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 plastic container in flour container, kitchen area.

35B-02-4

Detail 20493904

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed in front counter area, ceviche bar. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20493906

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in cooking line.

23-03-4

Detail 20493914

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed solid gaskets in reach in cooler in front cooking line and walk in cooler. Observed fan cover soiled in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20493911

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and doors around the walk in cooler. Walk in cooler door rusted. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20493899

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container soil and not labeled, kitchen area.

36-10-4

Detail 20493913

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed torn carpets in kitchen area.