Merkado 31 Miami Beach
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
67
Score
Merkado 31 Miami Beach, located at 216 71 St, Miami Beach, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 28, 2026, with a score of 67. This inspection identified one critical violation and five minor violations, including issues with ceiling disrepair, food stored on the floor, and a soiled microwave. Across six scored inspections, Merkado 31 Miami Beach has historically maintained a medium-risk rating.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container with raw chicken stored over case of tomatoes in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to ceiling near dish machine area.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw shell eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at cook line soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and bacon thawing in ambient temperature at 3 compartment sink.
06-01-5
67
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer at front counter not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled with debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freeze r in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
64
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut vegetables and margarine inside of reach in cooler at cook line. Employee placed items in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed establishment has no written procedures for vomiting or diarrhea. Form was provided via email and owner printed form at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. Observed establishment has no proof of employee reporting agreement. Operator was provided form via email and employees read and signed agreement at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fruit and cases of raw shell eggs stored on floor inside of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs from oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at from counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter at cook line. Employee stored wet wiping cloths inside of sanitizer bucket.
21-12-4
50
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
35
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
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**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed home made dressing (58F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
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**
11-26-1
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**
03F-10-5
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**
02C-02-5
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**
11-27-4
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**
22-02-4
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**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in ceiling in dishwasher area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed veggies stew,raw fish and raw chicken not covered in shelves inside walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
21-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units in kitchen area.
23-24-4
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