BOSTON COFFEE HOUSE
851 S SR 434, Altamonte Springs FL 32714 · 4075957148
Last inspected Aug 4, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -milk (48F - Cold Holding); half and half (48F - Cold Holding) in small under counter refrigerator at front counter. Milk products out frequently to make coffee beverages. Operator will move product to different cooler.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ambient shell eggs (53F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs ambient (53F - Cold Holding); buttery spread that contains milk (51F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Operator moved product to different cooler for temperature recovery until unit repaired.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -front prep cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -left side 2 door cooler in back room.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -pan of raw shell eggs above feta cheese, preserves in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler.
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. -newest employee had not signed.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -build up of food debris on slicer blade guard.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -slight build up of dust on ceiling tiles around vent above cook line.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice scoop in plastic pan, soiled water in bottom. Operator changed pan.
Feb 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Mushrooms, multiple other items stored in whipped cream cheese containers. Recommend commercial food storage containers.
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -dishwasher machine not working properly, leaking. Operator has called for service, unit shut off.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cellphone then handled milk carton without washing hands.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -no chlorine test strips for dish machine or 3 compartment sink.
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.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Mushrooms, multiple other items stored in whipped cream cheese containers. Recommend commercial food storage containers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of cups and paper towels stored on the floor.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -0ppm. Changed bottle, retest 50ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -milk (48F - Cold Holding); half and half (48F - Cold Holding) in small under counter refrigerator at front counter. Milk products out frequently to make coffee beverages. Operator will move product to different cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in tomato soup. Removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -aloe gel in cooler above food to be served to the public. Relocated.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handles on hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink soiled.
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.