MERCI CAFE
6112 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon in small white refrigerator stored over cooked eggs and sour cream. Employee relocated salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 lb. pate in walkin cooler marked from Tuesday 3/31/26.Employee discarded. Emailed special process handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in coffee machine area. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jonathan Ramos working since December, could not observed any certificate. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.Printed for cook who signed. Emailed agreements to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in coffee machine area. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed at front counter. **Warning**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed ice scoop in ice bin without handle. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in coffee machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-54-1Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed 1 lb. pate in walkin cooler marked from Tuesday 3/31/26.Employee discarded. Emailed special process handout to operator. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:30 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.