Donna Mare Kitchen/ Lobby Bar/ Merkato
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Donna Mare Kitchen/ Lobby Bar/ Merkato has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Floors not maintained smooth and durable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Miami Beach average 69, so Donna Mare Kitchen/ Lobby Bar/ Merkato is doing better than most peers. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old debris . It was sent to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product underneath Mercator counter without label.
41-17-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken on plastic container on walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
74
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet for prep sink located next to 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Still broken . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in disrepair inside the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed no smooth floor. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed excessive amount of holes on the wall inside the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Holes on the wall present at the time of the inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from air conditioning ceiling vents into the kitchen floor in the prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Observed the condition improved , but they need to continue working in this project. **Time Extended**
29-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from mop sink faucet inside the kitchen. Water is leaking all the time. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed faucet is leaking. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Crispy rice (47F - Cold Holding); beef burger (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); bacon (56F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler . Walk in cooler at 45 F ambient temperature. Food was inside for more than 4 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Food was discarded , but walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 45 F. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet for prep sink located next to 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Still broken . **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Some areas of the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed standing water on the floor because of ceiling leak onto the floor. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in disrepair inside the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed no smooth floor. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed excessive amount of holes on the wall inside the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Holes on the wall present at the time of the inspection. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Missing for the hood. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Not on place. It is already ordered . **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from air conditioning ceiling vents into the kitchen floor in the prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from mop sink faucet inside the kitchen. Water is leaking all the time. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed faucet is leaking. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled/ rusted with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air conditioning vents are rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed rusted vents. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
58
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed her hands with cold water. Not hot water available at Merkato hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Crispy rice (47F - Cold Holding); beef burger (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); bacon (56F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Crispy rice (47F - Cold Holding); beef burger (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding); bacon (56F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (46F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler . Walk in cooler at 45 F ambient temperature. Food was inside for more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink was blocked by a cutting board. Cutting board was moved. ( Merkato) **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Missing hot water at the hand sink located in Merkato. No running water at the hot line.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed whole apples for customers self service without wrapping . Apples were washed and wrapped. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Missing for the hood.
14-73-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from air conditioning ceiling vents into the kitchen floor in the prep area.
29-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from mop sink faucet inside the kitchen. Water is leaking all the time.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled/ rusted with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air conditioning vents are rusted.
36-34-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet for prep sink located next to 3 compartment sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Some areas of the kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in disrepair inside the kitchen area.
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed excessive amount of holes on the wall inside the kitchen.
36-24-5
32
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washing hands with cold water. Hot water line was closed . Employee was coached about the issue. Maintenance employee came to fix the issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef stocked with more than 24 hrs with no date marking . Employee labeled the product with the date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside the hand sink located next to 3 compartment sink. Employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can open with rusted blade .
22-31-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot line faucet in disrepair ( hand sink located at the entrance ).
29-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counters. Employee placed them inside sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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**
22-49-4
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**
22-45-4
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 .
24-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Vertical cooler located close to walk-in in cooler with gaskets in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot faucet in disrepair at the hand sink located close to the entrance .
29-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak at the mop sink faucet .
29-11-4
55
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
08B-15-4
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**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler .
36-22-4
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.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle .
10-20-4
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**
06-01-5
67
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
03D-06-5
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**
16-37-1
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**
24-27-4
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**
14-69-4
70
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Donna Mare Kitchen/ Lobby Bar/ Merkato last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Donna Mare Kitchen/ Lobby Bar/ Merkato on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Donna Mare Kitchen/ Lobby Bar/ Merkato?
Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Donna Mare Kitchen/ Lobby Bar/ Merkato.
How does Donna Mare Kitchen/ Lobby Bar/ Merkato compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Donna Mare Kitchen/ Lobby Bar/ Merkato most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Donna Mare Kitchen/ Lobby Bar/ Merkato's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Donna Mare Kitchen/ Lobby Bar/ Merkato have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Donna Mare Kitchen/ Lobby Bar/ Merkato means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Donna Mare Kitchen/ Lobby Bar/ Merkato inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Donna Mare Kitchen/ Lobby Bar/ Merkato is inspected around three times per year on average.
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