MERCEDES CAFECITOS
3595 NW 54 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
50-08-7High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
16-20-4High Priority – Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw eggs over marinated beef in reach in cooler.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in kitchen reach in cooler 6 King Fish in ROP packaging stating that it must be removed from packaging before defrosting. Operator discarded product.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Pork (54 F – Cold Holding); Beef (56 F – Cold Holding); Chicken breast (59 F – Cold Holding); Swai (61 F – Cold Holding); Marinated beef (61 F – Cold Holding); Diced ham (60 F – Cold Holding) according to operator stored in reach in cooler for more than 6 hours.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork (54 F – Cold Holding); Beef (56 F – Cold Holding); Chicken breast (59 F – Cold Holding); Swai (61 F – Cold Holding); Marinated beef (61 F – Cold Holding); Diced ham (60 F – Cold Holding) according to operator stored in reach in cooler for more than 6 hours.
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers inside of the front counter handwashing sink. Employee removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water on bathrooms located in the bar area.
Basic 8
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed two doors cooler ambient temperature 72 F
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in kitchen reach in cooler 6 King Fish in ROP packaging stating that it must be removed from packaging before defrosting. Operator discarded product.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach prep reach in cooler in disrepair not in use, observed two doors cooler ambient temperature 72 F
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in the front area, back area, kitchen area.
23-01-4Basic – Oven exterior soiled.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled l
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:02 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.