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 4
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cleaning inside reach in cooler with a towel , then he continued working with food without washing his hands.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef above raw pork inside reach in cooler . Employee inverted the storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing backflow at the mop sink , hose was connected at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
23-02-4High Priority – Water misting device not maintained/cleaned as required. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled . **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked with a tray.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Manager not present .
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside ice machine .
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive accumulation of cut marks on cutting board on the top of the sandwich reach in cooler.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed accumulation of water at the refrigeration area by the walk in cooler and reach in freezers.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop left on the top of the ice machine. Surface has not been cleaned and sanitized.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of plastic scoop touching the sugar .
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside the oven in the kitchen.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was printed. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-02-4Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed to go plastic spoons stored with the food contact surface up inside a foam container at the steam table front area.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counters .
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:00 PM.
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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.