MERCEDES COFFEE SHOP
3595 NW 54 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken in a shopping bag in the upright freezer.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw steak over garlic in the upright refrigerator. The cook moved the ready to eat items to the top shelf.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine sanitizer in the triple sink at 400 ppm. The cook turned on the water and the level is now at 200 ppms. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the white cutting board solid next to the oven.
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.
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed under the front counter by the triple sink.
Basic 8
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles in the kitchen area.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the kitchen entrance.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter and out side area. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter soiled. Observed the upright freezer gaskets soiled.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic containers with different types of food not labeled behind the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:42 AM.
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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.