MARCELO'S RESTAURANT PESCADERI
2273 NW 28 ST, Miami FL 33142 · (305)642-3322
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022033658 | Jul 11, 2022 | Sep 14, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025. Operator called partner onsite so they can make payment.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed beef over shrimp on reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans inside walk in cooler with no date marking.
Show the remaining 6 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cutting marks on cutting boards in prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair. Operator is using reach in freezers in the mean time.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair under 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler door.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered chicken onsite.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and ceiling vents soiled throughout establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator called daughter to have it printed and brought over.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep table in front of 3 compartment sinks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler door in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in reach in cooler in front of reach in freezer. Operator cleaned it onsite.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair underneath 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in both reach in freezers in front of walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in front of walk in cooler. Operator cleaned it onsite.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler door and both reach in freezers. Observed exterior of cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler by register.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor throughout whole kitchen area.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate16 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen, absorbent ceiling tiles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling damage inside of walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and ceiling vents throughout establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on wall over hand washing sink at cook line. Operator removed dead roach.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on walk in cooler door and reach in freezer in back of house.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside and outside walk in cooler. Operator cleaned up water immediately.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles on floor throughout establishment.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster placed directly onto the soil ground.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed walls in disrepair next to walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer and walk in freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in freezers next to walk in cooler. Observed exterior of kitchen equipment soiled with excessive grease like substance. Observed fan in walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall accumulated with grease like substance throughout the establishment.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag used to store fish and chicken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed cook line soiled with accumulated grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish stored over cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -multiple soups and noodles 48-60F stored on top of stove less than 2 hour, advised operator to reheat to 165F, operator turned burners on stove on, rechecked 45 min later, 165F
Clams not marked with last date served, operator dated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards throughout the kitchen are stained
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -ceiling over rear storage area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch and multiple bracelets while preparing food, operator educated employee, employee removed
Equipment in poor repair. -reach-in freezer door in disrepair
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -scoops for hush puppy batter stored in water 78F, operator discarded water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handwash sink next to triple sink soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall around cooking equipment has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed above reach in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the back room and and freezer.
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. Form provided.
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. Form provided and read a signed.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the walk-in cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
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.