MERCEDES COFFEE SHOP
3595 NW 54 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 5 slices of cheese in reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen that had mold like substance on them. Operator removed and discarded cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen shrimp commercially packaged above frozen fries that are not commercially packaged inside reach in freezer by walk in cooler.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken croquettes (102F – Hot Holding); Tequeno (98F – Hot Holding), being held at hot holding unit. As per operator it has been less than 1 hour since cooked. Operator raised the temperature so equipment can reach proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Raid and other chemicals being stored above food prep area in the back of the kitchen.
Intermediate 1
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush being used for coffee machine in front counter area.
Basic 22
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both men and women's restroom.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout entire kitchen area. Observed missing tile and other tiles in disrepair above front counter area.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans stored not in a protected manner by kitchen entrance.
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 cutting boards with excessive cut marks in front counter area and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee doing food preparation at cook line no hair restraint.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen door that leads to exterior in the kitchen with gaps all around.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed milk stored on the floor inside walk in cooler and water stored on floor in dining area.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to kitchen entrance.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer by walk in cooler.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair in kitchen area above 3 compartment sink.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets inside reach in coolers in kitchen area. Observed exterior of microwave soiled in kitchen area.
35B-04-4Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed missing exit door and window in the kitchen area, both locations have a metal mesh protecting the openings but no proper sealing.
36-60-5Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed no screen on window next to kitchen entrance behind reach in cooler.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed pork belly inside reach in cooler not covered.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout entire kitchen area.
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor throughout entire kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:56 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.