MERKADO 31
1127 NE 163 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33162 · 305.494.8308
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Kitchen, 8+live small flying insects landing on unpeeled onions and potatoes, 2 live flies resting on the wall above the mop sink.
★ 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--2023051369 | Sep 12, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw swai in the kitchen reach in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) stored next to oven for less than 3 hours. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler.
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. Observed Jasmly with an expired certificate.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen.
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Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed corvina in ROP thawing in walk in cooler, still frozen. Advised operator to take out of bag.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone and head phones on top storage racks in the kitchen, operator removed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood with accumulated grease.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fries stored next to fryers thawing. Operator placed items in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to the hood with accumulated grease.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed MSG, salt, seasoning containers with no name label. Operator placed name.
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for containers of various cut vegetables.
Observed Raw shell eggs stored over raw beef in reach in cooler. Advised manager that all foods must be properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.
Observed employee using hand washing sink in bar area as a dump sink. Advised manager that Handwash sink can not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked rice.
Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust build up.
Observed Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature on floor in kitchen area.
Observed top of oven soiled with buildup up of grease.
Observed various containers of food stored on floor.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen over the hood system.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ceviche reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm), owner set up 3 compartment sink until unit is fixed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over seafood mix in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chocol (49F - Cooling); sweet potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for less than 4 hours as per operator. Advised operator to place items under ice until unit is fixed.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice, corn, and sugar with no name label. Operator placed names.
Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen over the hood system.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Observed ceviche station reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 66F, checked 20 minutes later and temperature is at 45F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ceviche reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On top of the 3 compartment sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. In the hand washing sink
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves with accumulated dust.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the ceviche reach in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed walk in cooler floor with standing water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed kitchen floor soiled.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in the reach in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tuna salad (63F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (58F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (63F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (58F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the storage room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting over the 3 compartment sink, operator stored properly to air dry.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple containers that are cracked in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in stand up reach in freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed MSG and salt with no name label, operator placed names.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw fish stored above whole peppers. Discussed with the operator, operator placed the raw fish in another location, properly stored. Provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine. Ice machine in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. By the service window in the kitchen, grease on the walls.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. By the service window, on a prep table.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield in the kitchen missing.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler, walk in freezer, grease buildup by the cook line and equipment, underneath the prep tables.and all drains.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen, in front of the walk in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. By the cook line.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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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 raw beef over raw fish in the reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at ceviche station: corvina (45F - Cold Holding); Swai (47F - Cold Holding); octopus (49F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); seafood salad (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurry (86F - Cold Holding)stored at the front counter reach in cooler for less than 2 hours as per operator. Operator placed item in walk in cooler. Discussed time as a public health control as an option. Observed at ceviche station: corvina (45F - Cold Holding); Swai (47F - Cold Holding); octopus (49F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding); seafood salad (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and metal pans stored on the rack by dishwasher, not inverted.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ceviche station at ambient temperature 51F-54F.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna in reduced oxygen packaged not frozen. Advised operator to cut the package or remove food item from vacuum bag before thawing. Observed employee slit the bags with the raw tuna during the inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine. Ice machine in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling by the service window in the kitchen. By the service window in the kitchen.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in the kitchen missing.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed soy sauce, oil, and vinegar in squeeze bottles at the kitchen with no name label.
Sep 14, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Prometric: Ursula Demontreuil, expired 5/8/23;
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Luis, Marcelino, Angelica, Aquiles, Heriberto and Carmen hired more than 60 days with no employee training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Entire kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the floor by the hand washing sink in the kitchen and 2 dead roaches by the ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not closing properly. Walk in freezer missing door handle.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler, walk in freezer, grease buildup by the cook line and equipment, underneath the prep tables.and all drains.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen, in front of the walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout the kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. By the cook line.
Interior and exterior doors walk in cooler and walk in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler with dust and by the cook line.
Sep 13, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 19 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling up the wall above the hand washing sink in the kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on the floor underneath the prep table nearby the hand washing sink, pull-out drawers underneath burner/grill: 15+ live roaches crawling inside and outside drawers, 1 live roach resting on the floor by the ice machine, and 1 live roach crawling on the wall above the three compartment sink into a hole.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Prometric: Ursula Demontreuil, expired 5/8/23;
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Luis, Marcelino, Angelica, Aquiles, Heriberto and Carmen hired more than 60 days with no employee training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Entire kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the flip top reach in coolers in the kitchen not working properly, ambient temperature 59-69F.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the floor by the hand washing sink in the kitchen and 2 dead roaches by the ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not closing properly. Walk in freezer missing door handle.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler, walk in freezer, grease buildup by the cook line and equipment, underneath the prep tables.and all drains.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen, in front of the walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout the kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. By the cook line.
Interior and exterior doors walk in cooler and walk in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Interior of oven and microwaves have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the 3 reach in coolers and walk in cooler.
Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler with dust and by the cook line.
Sep 12, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 46 violations recorded, 9 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
9 High priority8 Intermediate29 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Shelf in front of the ware wash area: omega vitamins and liquid chloriform stored on a rack ne rot to seasonings.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Prep table in the kitchen: sweet potatoes, potatoes, and onions stored inside soiled containers.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Kitchen, 8+live small flying insects landing on unpeeled onions and potatoes, 2 live flies resting on the wall above the mop sink.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling up the wall above the hand washing sink in the kitchen, 1 live roach crawling on the floor underneath the prep table nearby the hand washing sink, pull-out drawers underneath burner/grill: 15+ live roaches crawling inside and outside drawers, 1 live roach resting on the floor by the ice machine, and 1 live roach crawling on the wall above the three compartment sink into a hole.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (77F - Ambient Temperature) stored outside by the service window. For more than 4 hours as per operator.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Walk in cooler: bucket with purple corn juice (chicha) stored on the floor underneath boxes of marinated chicken. Observed liquid from the marinated chicken dripping into the hole on top of the container. Operator discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed heavy cream (80F - Cold Holding); stored on top of the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours, as per operator. Observed inside the walk in cooler, cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta thick noodles (47F - Cold Holding); as per operator, stores inside the walk in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy cream (80F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the reach in cooler by the service window more than 4 hours. Also observed cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the service window. chicken salad (59F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); crab salad (68F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (67F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (50F - Cold Holding); in the reach in cooler by the three compartment sink. As per operator took out 3 hours before the inspection started. Advised to put the items in the walk in freezer. Observed inside the walk in cooler, cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta thick noodles (47F - Cold Holding); as per operator, stores inside the walk in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Igloo cooler stored by the service window: cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding). As per operator. Cooked less than 2 hours. Operator placed in the oven, reheated over 165F.
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Prometric: Ursula Demontreuil, expired 5/8/23;
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener bolted to the prep table with heavy soil of grease.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area: container with pulp stoppered inside the sink.
Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Igloo cooler stored by the service window: cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding). Discussed with operator to keep cooked food stored inside the oven or on the cook line with the temperature of 135F or higher.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand wash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Luis, Marcelino, Angelica, Aquiles, Heriberto and Carmen hired more than 60 days with no employee training.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Entire kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Operator placed all clean and dirty plates and containers into the dishwasher.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the flip top reach in coolers in the kitchen not working properly, ambient temperature 59-69F.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the floor by the hand washing sink in the kitchen and 2 dead roaches by the ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Kitchen area: cell phone and speaker/radio stored shelf above the seafood reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen: employee cutting peppers without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not closing properly. Walk in freezer missing door handle.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler, walk in freezer, grease buildup by the cook line and equipment, underneath the prep tables.and all drains.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen, in front of the walk in cooler.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Walk in cooler: bucket with purple corn juice (chicha) stored on the floor underneath boxes of marinated chicken. Observed liquid from the marinated chicken dripping into the hole on top of the container. Operator discarded.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Throughout the kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. By the cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment in the front counter. Operator removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior and exterior doors walk in cooler and walk in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Interior of oven and microwaves have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the 3 reach in coolers and walk in cooler.
Observed 3 Reach-in cooler interior and shelves with accumulation of soiled debris, also observed cook line pull out drawers reach in cooler under the grill with heavy soil.
Observed equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed in-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler with dust and by the cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on the floor by the walk in cooler.
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.