MERCEDES CAFECITOS
3595 NW 54 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2026.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs, raw fish and raw beef stored sauces and cut vegetables inside of reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee placed items in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb above prep table at entrance of kitchen missing backflow preventer.
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plantains thawing inside of hand wash sink in kitchen.
Basic 8
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above instruments at bar are damaged.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents around establishment soiled with black mold-like substance and dust debris.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in kitchen with deep cuts. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside of walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of plantains thawing inside ambient temperature inside of hand wash kitchen.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line and 3 compartment sink soiled.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:55 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.