Marcelo's Restaurant Pescaderi
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
45
Score
Marcelo's Restaurant Pescaderi, located at 2273 Nw 28 St in Miami, FL, had a high-risk inspection on March 23, 2026, with a score of 45. This inspection identified two critical, two major, and six minor violations. Notable issues included repeat violations for cutting boards in poor condition, a walk-in freezer in disrepair, and missing or damaged floor tiles under the three-compartment sink.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025. Operator called partner onsite so they can make payment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed beef over shrimp on reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans inside walk in cooler with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cutting marks on cutting boards in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair. Operator is using reach in freezers in the mean time. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair under 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered chicken onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
11 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and ceiling vents soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator called daughter to have it printed and brought over. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep table in front of 3 compartment sinks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in reach in cooler in front of reach in freezer. Operator cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair underneath 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in both reach in freezers in front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in front of walk in cooler. Operator cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler door and both reach in freezers. Observed exterior of cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler by register.
14-33-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor throughout whole kitchen area.
36-10-4
58
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish stored over cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -multiple soups and noodles 48-60F stored on top of stove less than 2 hour, advised operator to reheat to 165F, operator turned burners on stove on, rechecked 45 min later, 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clams not marked with last date served, operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards throughout the kitchen are stained
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -ceiling over rear storage area
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch and multiple bracelets while preparing food, operator educated employee, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach-in freezer door in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -scoops for hush puppy batter stored in water 78F, operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handwash sink next to triple sink soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall around cooking equipment has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
36-27-5
39
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed above reach in cooler.
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the back room and and freezer.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed by the walk-in cooler.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided and read a signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
39
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fish fritter batter with no label as per operator items was prepared two days ago. Operator wrote date on product **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: At time of callback inspection observed cut tomatoes with no date mark as per operator tomatoes were cut one day prior **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: At time of callback inspection observed Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: At time of callback inspection observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in storage area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: At time of callback inspection observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in storage area **Time Extended**
14-69-4
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