Mercado West

6001 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

Mercado West has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

2
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef and pork stored above queso and seasoned water for cooking rice in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw meats to store below ready to eat foods and foods with lower minimum cook temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in kitchen 8 live flies behind bar 2 live flies in wait station 4 live flies in dish pit area 1 live fly near restaurant entrance Observed landing on cutting boards and bar equipment. Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas that we observed flies land on. Operator has killed 2 flies. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm) Operator diluted and retested at 200PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket in kitchen (Quaternary 500ppm) Operator diluted and retested at 200PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -sanitize dispensing equipment on 3 compartment sink dispensing too strong of a solution. Operator will dilute and test to ensure proper sanitize strength until equipment has been repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
45
Oct 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mercado West last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mercado West on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Mercado West compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Mercado West most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Mercado West's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mercado West have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Mercado West means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.