Mercedes Restaurant 2
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
82
Score
Mercedes Restaurant 2 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Open dumpster lid” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Mercedes Restaurant 2 scores about where you'd expect for a Medley restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with degreaser unlabeled on three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum bowl stored inside black beans container. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
82
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shell eggs inside reach in cooler. Operator stored products as per safety protocols. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed shredded bread unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled on three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauce container uncovered inside reach in cooler by kitchen back entrance. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
86
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw bacon inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stored meats correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled on three compartment sink. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
74
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
78
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside thank you bags in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator changed bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pork inside reach in cooler by kitchen back door. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding ice inside hand wash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside rice container inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
58
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned inside. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under prep table inside kitchen. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed yuca container not covered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mercedes Restaurant 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mercedes Restaurant 2 on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mercedes Restaurant 2?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mercedes Restaurant 2.
How does Mercedes Restaurant 2 compare to other restaurants in Medley?
Mercedes Restaurant 2 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Medley average of 81.
Has Mercedes Restaurant 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mercedes Restaurant 2 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mercedes Restaurant 2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mercedes Restaurant 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mercedes Restaurant 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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