Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach
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1144 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139Cafe Americano/Mercato di Mare in Miami Beach has accumulated 421 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.2 per visit. The facility previously operated as Sugar Factory from 2015 to 2016, when inspectors found a propane tank stored inside the building, a hazard that persisted under the current operator. State records show three fire safety violations related to boiler documentation and propane storage. Recent enforcement activity intensified in January 2026 when inspectors issued a warning citing 23 violations including 5 high-priority items, followed by a callback inspection in February that documented 12 additional violations. The restaurant has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $900 in fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
12.9
violations / inspection
12.9 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.71
violations / inspection
6.71 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $900.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019047721 | $300.00 | Aug 6, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2018047846 | $600.00 | Aug 29, 2018 | Tampa |
Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-04-27: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-05-04: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 4 inspections35 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections45 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections40 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections47 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections48 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 3, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach had?
- Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach find?
- Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on August 3, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $900.00 in fines.
- How much has Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach been fined?
- Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach has been fined a total of $900.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Cafe Americano/mercato Di Mare in Miami Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sugar Factory (2015-2016).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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