MERKADO 31

Name: MERKADO 31
Address: 1127 NE 163 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33162, US
Rating: 81

1127 NE 163 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162

License #2331964

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81 Grade C / 100

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Latest inspection

July 16, 2026 · 18 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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MERKADO 31 in NORTH MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 16, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 18 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 14 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on July 16, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 11 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fries stored next to fryers thawing. Operator placed items in freezer.
[08A-20-5] 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.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
[40-06-5] 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.
[53B-14-5] 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.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen.
[02D-01-5] 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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to the hood with accumulated grease.
[06-09-1] 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.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood with accumulated grease.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
[03A-02-5] 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.

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