CAFE AMERICANO/MERCATO DI MARE

Name: CAFE AMERICANO/MERCATO DI MARE
Address: 1144 OCEAN DR, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 81

1144 OCEAN DR, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2330933

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81 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CAFE AMERICANO/MERCATO DI MARE in 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 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 35 total violations — 5 critical, 9 major, 21 minor.

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[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles inside WIC # 2 with no date marked, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[31A-10-4] Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed by coffee station at kitchen entrance.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[01C-02-4] Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at breakfast station by cook line salmon (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); cut chicken (58F - Cold Holding), as per chef from previous day. Observed brown rice (60F - Cold Holding) next to rice warmer at ambient temperature, as per chef for approximately 1 hour prior.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC disconnected at breakfast area ( SEE STOP SALE ORDER ).
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking from HWS by WIC.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at HWS at cook line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles inside WIC # 2 with no date marked, as per chef for more than 24 hours prior.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed chef washing hands with no soap at HWS at cook line. Coached employee and washed hands again.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups case stored on floor at dry storage.
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

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