IL MERCATO
1454 E HOLLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale Beach, FL, 33009
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 3, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (7)
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed on cook line, plated raw chicken stored above ready to eat raw vegetables. Operator relocated to proper place. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 10-07-4Corrected on site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line utensils stored in water at 88F. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored in water maintained at 135F or above. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 31B-04-4Corrected on site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at dish area. Operator provided.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at dish area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 10-20-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on in use, working oven door. Operator relocated to correct place. **Warning**
Basic
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish wash area. Operator provided.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish wash area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53B-01-5
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Raul Singh, Man Bahadur, both no food handler certification. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4Corrected on site
No soap provided at handwash sink by dish wash area. Operator provided.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by dish wash area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.