MERCEDES COFFEE SHOP
3595 NW 54 ST, MIAMI 33142
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -operator located and posted Corrected On-Site
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee drinking in front counter area over hot holding table
- 13-07-4: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
- 08B-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
- 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. -sugar container at front counter, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -operator located poster and posted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4: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
- 22-45-4: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
- 41-05-4: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
- 12A-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
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -2 hose bibbs above mop sink
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -slicer has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
- 31A-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
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles in the kitchen area.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the kitchen entrance.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter and out side area. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter soiled. Observed the upright freezer gaskets soiled.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic containers with different types of food not labeled behind the front counter. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken in a shopping bag in the upright freezer.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw steak over garlic in the upright refrigerator. The cook moved the ready to eat items to the top shelf.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine sanitizer in the triple sink at 400 ppm. The cook turned on the water and the level is now at 200 ppms. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the white cutting board solid next to the oven.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed under the front counter by the triple sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).