MERCADO WEST
6001 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33710 · 727-430-4893
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 3 visits since October 2025
OCT 25
APR 26
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.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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.
Apr 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
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.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm) Operator diluted and retested at 200PPM.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket in kitchen (Quaternary 500ppm) Operator diluted and retested at 200PPM.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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