Monitoring
Oct 23, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source
Food Service Facility License-Moderate · Montgomery County, MD
Merkato Market
13822 Old Columbia Pike
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Quick Answers
- When was Merkato Market last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 2026. The result listed by Montgomery County HHS was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 2 inspections on record, from Apr 28, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026.
- Has Merkato Market ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 28, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspectionsComprehensive
Apr 28, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
criticalCode food_protected_from_contaminationContamination
Official Wording
Food Protected From Contamination: Corrected Onsite
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode cold_holding_temperatureFood temperature
Official Wording
Cold Holding Temperature: Corrected Onsite
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode hot_holding_temperatureFood temperature
Official Wording
Hot Holding Temperature: Corrected Onsite
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Montgomery County HHS, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source
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