Il Mercato
1454 E Hollandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 · Permanent Food Service · License 1622442
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 3 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 3, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish wash area.
Operator provided.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink by dish wash area.
Operator provided.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Raul Singh, Man Bahadur, both no food handler certification.
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed cook line utensils stored in water at 88°F. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored in water maintained at 135°F or above.
Fixed on the spot
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed on in use, working oven door. Operator relocated to correct place.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at dish area.
Operator provided.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.