MERKADO 31

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 10ppm), owner set up 3 compartment sink until unit is fixed.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over seafood mix in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chocol (49F - Cooling); sweet potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. Advised operator to place items under ice until unit is fixed. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice, corn, and sugar with no name label. Operator placed names. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen over the hood system.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen.

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Observed ceviche station reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 66F, checked 20 minutes later and temperature is at 45F.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ceviche reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On top of the 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. In the hand washing sink

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

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Prometric: Ursula Demontreuil, expired 5/8/23; - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Food manager certification expired. Prometric: Ursula Demontreuil, expired 5/8/23; Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Food manager certification expired. Prometric: Ursula Demontreuil, expired 5/8/23 Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Luis, Marcelino, Angelica, Aquiles, Heriberto and Carmen hired more than 60 days with no employee training. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. Observed Luis, Marcelino, Angelica, Aquiles, Heriberto and Carmen hired more than 60 days with no employee training. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. Observed Luis, Marcelino, Angelica, Aquiles, Heriberto and Carmen hired more than 60 days with no employee training. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the filter of the ice machine/bin in the Kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment handles. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Walk in cooler door handles with buildup of food/soil residue. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Walk in cooler door handles with buildup of food/soil residue. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Entire kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Entire kitchen and next to the water heater. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Entire kitchen and next to the water heater. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the floor by the hand washing sink in the kitchen and 2 dead roaches by the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At the time of the callback inspection, observed 2 dead roaches under the grill, 1 dead roach under the stove unit, 5 dead roaches under the reach in cooler in the kitchen next to the fryers and 1 dead roach by the service window. Operator cleaned up all dead roaches. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: At the time of the callback inspection observed 3 dead roaches in the front counter at the hand washing, observed 4 dead roaches under the grill and stove in the kitchen, and 1 dead roach by the service window. Operator cleaned.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not closing properly. Walk in freezer missing door handle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Walk in cooler door not closing properly. Walk in freezer missing door handle. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Walk in cooler door not closing properly. Walk in freezer missing door handle. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler, walk in freezer, grease buildup by the cook line and equipment, underneath the prep tables.and all drains. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris inside the walk in cooler, walk in freezer, grease buildup by the cook line and equipment, and drains. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris inside the walk in cooler, walk in freezer, grease buildup by the cook line and equipment, and drains. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen, in front of the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen, in front of the walk in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen, in front of the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Hole in the wall by the ice machine and by water heater. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Hole in the wall by the ice machine and by water heater. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. By the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Hood system clean, but not walls next to the hood has grease accumulation. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Hood system clean, but not walls next to the hood has grease accumulation. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior and exterior doors walk in cooler and walk in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Interior and exterior doors walk in cooler and walk in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: At the time of the callback inspection observed interior and exterior doors walk in cooler and walk in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler with dust and by the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler with dust and by the cook line. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler with dust and by the cook line. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling up the wall above the hand washing sink in the kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on the floor underneath the prep table nearby the hand washing sink, pull-out drawers underneath burner/grill: 15+ live roaches crawling inside and outside drawers, 1 live roach resting on the floor by the ice machine, and 1 live roach crawling on the wall above the three compartment sink into a hole. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At the time of the callback inspection , observed 1 live roach crawling on the side of the stove in the kitchen and 1 live roach upside down under the grill. Operator killed both live roaches. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Prometric: Ursula Demontreuil, expired 5/8/23; - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Food manager certification expired. Prometric: Ursula Demontreuil, expired 5/8/23; Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Luis, Marcelino, Angelica, Aquiles, Heriberto and Carmen hired more than 60 days with no employee training. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. Observed Luis, Marcelino, Angelica, Aquiles, Heriberto and Carmen hired more than 60 days with no employee training. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment handles. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Walk in cooler door handles with buildup of food/soil residue. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Entire kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Entire kitchen and next to the water heater. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the flip top reach in coolers in the kitchen not working properly, ambient temperature 59-69F. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: New reach in cooler was installed no time/temperature control for safety food in the unit. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the floor by the hand washing sink in the kitchen and 2 dead roaches by the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: At the time of the callback inspection, observed 2 dead roaches under the grill, 1 dead roach under the stove unit, 5 dead roaches under the reach in cooler in the kitchen next to the fryers and 1 dead roach by the service window. Operator cleaned up all dead roaches. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not closing properly. Walk in freezer missing door handle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Walk in cooler door not closing properly. Walk in freezer missing door handle. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler, walk in freezer, grease buildup by the cook line and equipment, underneath the prep tables.and all drains. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris inside the walk in cooler, walk in freezer, grease buildup by the cook line and equipment, and drains. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen, in front of the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen, in front of the walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Hole in the wall by the ice machine and by water heater. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. By the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Hood system clean, but not walls next to the hood has grease accumulation. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior and exterior doors walk in cooler and walk in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Interior and exterior doors walk in cooler and walk in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven and microwaves have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Microwave clean, oven has debris inside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the 3 reach in coolers and walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Observed no ambient thermometer in the 3 reach in coolers and walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Equipment and utensils wet nesting on a rack above the three compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler with dust and by the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler with dust and by the cook line. Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Shelf in front of the ware wash area: omega vitamins and liquid chloriform stored on a rack ne rot to seasonings. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Prep table in the kitchen: sweet potatoes, potatoes, and onions stored inside soiled containers.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Kitchen, 8+live small flying insects landing on unpeeled onions and potatoes, 2 live flies resting on the wall above the mop sink.

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling up the wall above the hand washing sink in the kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on the floor underneath the prep table nearby the hand washing sink, pull-out drawers underneath burner/grill: 15+ live roaches crawling inside and outside drawers, 1 live roach resting on the floor by the ice machine, and 1 live roach crawling on the wall above the three compartment sink into a hole.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (77F - Ambient Temperature) stored outside by the service window. For more than 4 hours as per operator.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Walk in cooler: bucket with purple corn juice (chicha) stored on the floor underneath boxes of marinated chicken. Observed liquid from the marinated chicken dripping into the hole on top of the container. Operator discarded.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed heavy cream (80F - Cold Holding); stored on top of the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours, as per operator. Observed inside the walk in cooler, cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta thick noodles (47F - Cold Holding); as per operator, stores inside the walk in cooler overnight.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream (80F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the reach in cooler by the service window more than 4 hours. Also observed cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the service window. chicken salad (59F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); crab salad (68F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (67F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding); in the reach in cooler by the three compartment sink. As per operator took out 3 hours before the inspection started. Advised to put the items in the walk in freezer. Observed inside the walk in cooler, cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta thick noodles (47F - Cold Holding); as per operator, stores inside the walk in cooler overnight. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Igloo cooler stored by the service window: cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding). As per operator. Cooked less than 2 hours. Operator placed in the oven, reheated over 165F.

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. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Prometric: Ursula Demontreuil, expired 5/8/23;

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener bolted to the prep table with heavy soil of grease.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area: container with pulp stoppered inside the sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Igloo cooler stored by the service window: cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding). Discussed with operator to keep cooked food stored inside the oven or on the cook line with the temperature of 135F or higher.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Luis, Marcelino, Angelica, Aquiles, Heriberto and Carmen hired more than 60 days with no employee training.

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. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment handles.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Entire kitchen.

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

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Operator placed all clean and dirty plates and containers into the dishwasher. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the flip top reach in coolers in the kitchen not working properly, ambient temperature 59-69F.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the floor by the hand washing sink in the kitchen and 2 dead roaches by the ice machine.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Kitchen area: cell phone and speaker/radio stored shelf above the seafood reach in cooler.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen: employee cutting peppers without hair restraint.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not closing properly. Walk in freezer missing door handle.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler, walk in freezer, grease buildup by the cook line and equipment, underneath the prep tables.and all drains.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen, in front of the walk in cooler.

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Walk in cooler: bucket with purple corn juice (chicha) stored on the floor underneath boxes of marinated chicken. Observed liquid from the marinated chicken dripping into the hole on top of the container. Operator discarded.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. By the cook line.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment in the front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior and exterior doors walk in cooler and walk in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

Basic - Interior of oven and microwaves have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the 3 reach in coolers and walk in cooler.

Basic - Observed 3 Reach-in cooler interior and shelves with accumulation of soiled debris, also observed cook line pull out drawers reach in cooler under the grill with heavy soil.

Basic - Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Observed in-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler with dust and by the cook line.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on the floor by the walk in cooler.