Merkado 31 Aventura
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
55
Score
Merkado 31 Aventura, located at 17861 Biscayne Blvd in Aventura, FL, had a moderate-risk inspection on January 6, 2026, with a score of 55. This inspection identified two major and eight minor violations, including repeat issues with inadequately secured carbon dioxide/helium tanks and torn reach-in cooler gaskets. The facility's inspection history shows a pattern of mostly high-risk classifications across its nine recorded inspections.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
55
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
25
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
55
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
61
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
17
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
50
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
58
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
37
Violations — Jan 6, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
14-25-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to dishwasher and next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed case of takeout containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Observed cases of oil and water stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes being stored inside.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dishwasher.
31B-02-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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