MERCI CAFE

Name: MERCI CAFE
Address: 6112 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL, 34231, US
Rating: 75.4

6112 S TAMIAMI TRL, SARASOTA, FL 34231

License #6806149

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75.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MERCI CAFE in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 3 critical, 9 major, 7 minor.

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Warning Issued
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 lb. pate in walkin cooler marked from Tuesday 3/31/26.Employee discarded. Emailed special process handout to operator.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon in small white refrigerator stored over cooked eggs and sour cream. Employee relocated salmon.
[11-26-1] 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.Printed for cook who signed. Emailed agreements to operator.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed ice scoop in ice bin without handle. Employee removed.
[46-04-4] Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.Observed exit door locked with chain on side dining room exit.
[03G-54-1] Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed 1 lb. pate in walkin cooler marked from Tuesday 3/31/26.Employee discarded. Emailed special process handout to operator.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in coffee machine area.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed at front counter.
[53B-01-5] 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. Observed Jonathan Ramos working since December, could not observed any certificate.

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