MERCEDES CAFECITOS

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs, raw fish and raw beef stored sauces and cut vegetables inside of reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee placed items in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order.

High Priority

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb above prep table at entrance of kitchen missing backflow preventer.

High Priority

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2026.

High Priority

Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside of walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of plantains thawing inside ambient temperature inside of hand wash kitchen.

Basic

Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line and 3 compartment sink soiled.

Basic

Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic

Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above instruments at bar are damaged.

Basic

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plantains thawing inside of hand wash sink in kitchen.

Intermediate

Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents around establishment soiled with black mold-like substance and dust debris.

Basic

Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in kitchen with deep cuts. **Repeat Violation**

Basic

Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic