MERKADO 31

Name: MERKADO 31
Address: 1127 NE 163 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33162, US
Rating: 68.4

1127 NE 163 ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162

License #2331964

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68.4 Grade F / 100

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MERKADO 31 in NORTH MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 35 total violations — 5 critical, 3 major, 27 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 11, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 12 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-09-1] 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.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[23-03-4] Observed top of oven soiled with buildup up of grease.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.
[38-07-4] Observed Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
[36-34-5] Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust build up.
[08A-20-5] 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.
[06-01-5] Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature on floor in kitchen area.
[24-05-4] Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for containers of various cut vegetables.
[31A-11-4] 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.
[08B-38-4] Observed various containers of food stored on floor.
[14-01-5] Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked rice.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[02D-02-4] Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice, corn, and sugar with no name label. Operator placed names.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On top of the 3 compartment sink.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. In the hand washing sink
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the kitchen.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-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 chicken over seafood mix in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
[22-41-4] 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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease.
[14-74-7] 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.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. In the kitchen over the hood system.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed ceviche reach in cooler gaskets torn.

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