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IL MERCATO

1454 E HOLLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale Beach FL 33009 · 9542790904

Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats63
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1622442
Grade history
JAN 24
JUN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw beef stored over container of raw fish in Avantco reach in cooler next to fryer in cook line. Cook inverted.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2022021901Mar 30, 2022Aug 5, 2022$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink next to flip top cooler. Owner replaced soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety Cooked Lasagna prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook date marked 04-27 during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200PPM. Manager remade to 100PPM.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Case of oil stored on floor in hallway. Manager elevated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jun 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of utensils stored in kitchen handwashing sink. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw beef stored over container of raw fish in Avantco reach in cooler next to fryer in cook line. Cook inverted.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container full of utensils stored in hand washing sink in kitchen. Cook removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Cook provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Cook provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.