MERCEDES COFFEE SHOP
3595 NW 54 ST, MIAMI 33142
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
22
Total
27
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both men and women's restroom.
- 36-32-5:Basic - 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.
- 24-05-4:Basic - 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.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-09-4:Basic - 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**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee doing food preparation at cook line no hair restraint.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - 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.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed milk stored on the floor inside walk in cooler and water stored on floor in dining area.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to kitchen entrance.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer by walk in cooler.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair in kitchen area above 3 compartment sink.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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-04-4:Basic - 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.
- 36-60-5:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed no screen on window next to kitchen entrance behind reach in cooler.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork belly inside reach in cooler not covered.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout entire kitchen area.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor throughout entire kitchen area.
- 01B-07-4:High 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-17-6:High 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-01-6:High 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**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Raid and other chemicals being stored above food prep area in the back of the kitchen.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush being used for coffee machine in front counter area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 27 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 22 basic).
Inspection on 10/8/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside ice machine .
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-09-4:Basic - 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.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed accumulation of water at the refrigeration area by the walk in cooler and reach in freezers.
- 10-12-5:Basic - 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.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of plastic scoop touching the sugar .
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside the oven in the kitchen.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was printed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-02-4:Basic - 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.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counters .
- 12A-13-4:High 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-20-5:High 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**
- 29-42-4:High 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**
- 23-02-4:High Priority - Water misting device not maintained/cleaned as required. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled . **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked with a tray.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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 .
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/8/2024 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).