MERCI CAFE
6112 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 small flying insects in the kitchen.
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed a styrofoam cooler used to store flour in the kitchen.
Intermediate 6
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dog bowl in the handwashing sink in the dish area. The operator removed the bowl from the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the ice machine.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink near the ice machine.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spinach quiche incorrectly date marked in the walk in cooler. The operator properly date marked the quiche. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the kitchen. The employee properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the ice machine.
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed the front entrance door open during operation.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:53 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.