Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LAS MERCEDES GRILL LLC

8199 NW 54 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33166

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3395046
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8512357
DBPR license2315413

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by mop sink.

#8High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink inside kitchen. Employee was trained by Inspector how to wash hands properly. Operator washed hands at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded beef not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator meat was cooked last Saturday March 23rd, 2024. Operator date marked container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and plastic containers stored on shelf inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler by small white reach in freezer in kitchen.

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator started to prepare meat. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container on shelf inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.