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MERCEDES RESTAURANT 2

9270 NW S RIVER DR, Medley FL 33166 · 305.805.2020

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2328461
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork inside reach in cooler. Operator stored meats correctly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with degreaser unlabeled on three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum bowl stored inside black beans container. Operator removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed shredded bread unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled on three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed sauce container uncovered inside reach in cooler by kitchen back entrance. Operator covered container.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled on three compartment sink. Operator labeled container.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork inside reach in cooler. Operator stored meats correctly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container stored inside rice container in kitchen. Operator removed container.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foam trays not inverted over steam table inside kitchen. Operator inverted trays.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding ice inside hand wash sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside rice container inside kitchen. Operator removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.