AMERICAN BLACK COFFEE
1675 WEST 49 STREET SUITE 1180, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305-740-0150
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023 Owner renewed license during inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer.
Jul 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed empanadas and cheese tequenos stored on Togo bags.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed insecticide spray bottle by orange juice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham empanadas (48F - Cold Holding); cheese tequenos (48F - Cold Holding); stuffed potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than 1 hour, operator stated unit was on defrost.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (133F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator proceeded to reheated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on hand wash sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to orange juice machine. Operator restocked during inspection.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed standing unit reaching 50°F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed empanadas stored in thank you bags.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket inside hand sink, operator removed bucket.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooking food preparation no hair restraints used.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers no labeled with common name. Operator labeled sugar containers.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pastries on top rack not covered or protected. Operator placed pastries in covered rack
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels by sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching cookies inside cookie display, front counter. Operator stored bowls stored scoop properly.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service forks not inverted. Operator stored single-service forks properly
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside trigo for shakes scoop handle touching food.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at coffee station no labeled with name.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine200+ppm) Employee prepared new solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist jewelry used while serving and preparing foo
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee serving food no hair restraint use
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Employee stored ice scoop whit handle upwards.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled, at coffee station.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023 Owner renewed license during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels. Employee provided paper towels.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed painting brush used at coffee station.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist jewelry used while serving and preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee serving food no hair restraint used.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed bowl from in Hand wash sink.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee no hair restraint.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine, employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers and plates not inverted. Employee inverted single serve items.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on top of preparation table. Employee replaced wiping clothe with a clean one.
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.