Mercedes Coffee Shop
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
41
Score
Inspectors have visited Mercedes Coffee Shop seven times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 16 violations each.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Mercedes Coffee Shop trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pill container on prep table on kitchen area.
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratching his head, then continuing to work with food products without washing hands. Coached employee on proper handwashing.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. observed Wendy Garcia certification done on 10/16/2020, expired. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside hand washing sink. Operator removed onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside mop bucket. Operator hung to dry onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
41
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3CS chlorine sanitizer at 300+ppm. Coached operator on proper sanitation. Operator diluted the sanitizer to 100PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
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 chicken over beef not all commercially packaged inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator placed onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside handwash sink. Operator removed it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance at interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on top of prep tables.
21-12-4
39
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 22 minor violations.
View 27 violations
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**
01B-07-4
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.
08A-17-6
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**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Raid and other chemicals being stored above food prep area in the back of the kitchen.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush being used for coffee machine in front counter area.
14-14-4
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**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both men and women's restroom.
32-04-4
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.
36-32-5
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.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
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**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee doing food preparation at cook line no hair restraint.
13-03-4
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.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed milk stored on the floor inside walk in cooler and water stored on floor in dining area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to kitchen entrance.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer by walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair in kitchen area above 3 compartment sink.
38-01-4
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.
23-03-4
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.
35B-04-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed no screen on window next to kitchen entrance behind reach in cooler.
36-60-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork belly inside reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout entire kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor throughout entire kitchen area.
36-10-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
17
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
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.
12A-13-4
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**
08A-20-5
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**
29-42-4
High Priority - Water misting device not maintained/cleaned as required. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled . **Repeat Violation**
23-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand sink blocked with a tray.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
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 .
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
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 .
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
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.
14-09-4
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.
36-22-4
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.
10-12-5
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 .
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease inside the oven in the kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was printed. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
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.
25-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counters .
21-12-4
22
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken in a shopping bag in the upright freezer.
14-31-5
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.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
29-34-4
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**
41-18-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the white cutting board solid next to the oven.
22-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed under the front counter by the triple sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles in the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the kitchen entrance.
36-24-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
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**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filter soiled. Observed the upright freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
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**
02D-01-5
19
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach i cooler gaskets in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: At time of callback inspection observed Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: At time of callback inspection Hole in or other damage to wall in bathroom **Time Extended**
36-24-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mercedes Coffee Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mercedes Coffee Shop on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mercedes Coffee Shop?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mercedes Coffee Shop.
How does Mercedes Coffee Shop compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mercedes Coffee Shop most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mercedes Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mercedes Coffee Shop have averaged around 16 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mercedes Coffee Shop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mercedes Coffee Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mercedes Coffee Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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