CARMELA COFFEE
3200 N FEDERAL HWY STE 106, Boca Raton FL 33431
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Emailed a copy for operator.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered establishment and handled containers of food, without washing hands. Advised employee of proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Glass door cooler raw salmon stored over cheese various sauces. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. poached eggs (121F - Hot Holding), held in steam table for approximately 1 hour. Advised employee item must be held at 135F or above, to reheat to 165F. Operator did.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Advised employee to only use designated hand washing sinks.
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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. Emailed a copy for operator.
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/.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch stored in cooler above food to be served to customers. Advised employee of proper storage. Employee moved items.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Advised employee of proper storage. Beverage discarded.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Poached eggs on the cook line at Poached eggs; (107F - Hot Holding), Manager said they only leave the eggs out the the breakfast rush and discarded the remainder of the eggs.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen missing. Manager replaced with new handwashing sign
Jan 23, 2025Inspection 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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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink in restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed undercooked poached eggs over ready to eat bread.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler 2 smoked raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepped or portioned today. In cooler over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler 2 smoked raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw eggs whisked (49F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepped or portioned today. In cooler over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed undercooked poached eggs hot-holding in water cooked approximately 1 hour ago (117F - Hot Holding-Reheated 167F).
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cream cheese opened 9-20-24 per operator. Not dated marked.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food storage containers upright at air drying rack.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed bread on floor.
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen at cold holding unit warmer- observed poached eggs being hot holding at 120 degrees F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink- observed hand washing sink being blocked by trash can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen prep table at reach in coolers- observed employee cellphone on prep table.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink in main kitchen.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen storage shelf at mop sink- observed clean service spoons and spatulas being stored in container with food contact surfaces up.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen mop sink- observed frozen package chicken and smoked salmon thawing at room temperature.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager discarded
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.