Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MERCEDES COFFEE SHOP

3595 NW 54 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3409551
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8565331
DBPR license2312247

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed and rinsed drinking glasses in triple sink in bar area then failed to sanitize the drinking glasses, operator set up chlorine sanitizer, employee sanitized drinking glasses **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -can of "Black Flag" flying insect spray on shelf behind bar, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. -multiple employees in front counter area, operator educated employees, employees washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -2 hose bibbs above mop sink

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -slicer has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in front counter area covered with plastic tray with coffee mugs, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate27-16-5

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in bar area.

Basic 7

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -operator located and posted **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee drinking in front counter area over hot holding table

#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -multiple employees wearing bracelets and rings with stones while packaging food in front counter area

#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jugs stored on the floor next to walk-in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -sugar container at front counter, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -operator located poster and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior doors/door handles of reach-in coolers are soiled -inside bottom of triple door reach-in freezer has an accumulation of food debris -walk-in cooler door gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.