AMERICAN COFFEE SHOP
41 E PROSPECT RD, Oakland Park FL 33334 · 954.515.7445
Last inspected Oct 23, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015007218 | Jan 27, 2015 | Feb 26, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with no soap then put gloves on and then handled bread
Raw animal food stored next to rready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored next to ham Manager placed ham on top shelf
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at three compartment sink
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection. Manager: on duty Nelson Benitez
Aug 12, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to 3Compartment sink blocked by garbage can Operator removed garbage can
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed utensils without sanitizing Operator added chlorine until 100ppm was attained
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed in standing water. Operator removed beef and placed in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shell eggs then handled ready to eat ham Employee washed hands with soap and warm water then put new gloves on.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Employee re washed hands in handwashing sink
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 not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can Operator removed garbage can from in front of handwashing sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contained pink liquid identified as degreaser. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Accumulation of green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.m Raw beef stored next to cooked sausage Operator moved beef to lower shelf
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched garbage can then continued to handle food. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Hole in or other damage to wall.. zNext to Reach In Freezer
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef over romaine lettuce in true reach in cooler. Operator inverted.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on counter opposite reach in cooler. Per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits (120F - Hot Holding); oatmeal (127F - Hot Holding) per operator less than 2 hours. Holding unit was not plugged in. Operator plugged in holding unit and reheated products.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at wait station. Operator provided
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of dried beans with scoop handle in contact with beans. Operator removed scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at wait station. Emailed operator signs.
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.