CARMELA COFFEE
8918 W ATLANTIC AVE BAY 300, Delray Beach FL 33446 · 954-632-7489
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. 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. Not available at time of inspection. Vomit and diarrhea procedure emailed to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025071118 | Aug 27, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler Flip top cooler #1; Swiss cheese (43-46F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four than four hours. Operator added ice to product to quick chill. Observed in four drawer; butter chips (51F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved to tall reach in to quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a mop bucket stored in front of handwashing sink in kitchen near mop sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen next to low top cooler. Operator provided.
Aug 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate0 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. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with gloves and then touch ready to eat spinach without changing gloves or washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands and change gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Asber refrigeration raw salmon stored over cooked bacon. Operator stored salmon properly.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Raw shell eggs 71F stored outside of cooler. Per operator eggs was held out of temperature less than four hours. Operator placed back into cooler to quick chill.
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 in four drawer cooler; butter chips (51F);. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler #1; bruschetta (43-48F);. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed food past the fill line. Operator placed food out of temp into another container to quick chill. Observed in four drawer cooler; butter chips (51F);. Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a no bucket stored in front of handwashing sink in kitchen near mop sink. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a coffee cup stored in handwashing sink at bar station. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed manager Touching hair by putting hair into ponytail then proceeded to make and serve coffee to customers with no hand wash. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator washed hands.
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. butter packets (68F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting on counter in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 4.5 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packets (68F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting on counter in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 4.5 hours. See stop sale.
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. Not available at time of inspection. Vomit and diarrhea procedure emailed to operator.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Chia with fresh fruit and hard boiled eggs for customer self service missing location address.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter building, put on gloves and begin handling clean wares without first washing, instructed employee to wash hands before beginning
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up at 0ppm quaternary. Sanitizer empty. Discussed with operator. Set up triple sink using chlorine at 100ppm
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs being held without temperature control at 73F ambient. Operator states eggs have been put for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top: Turkey (49F - Cold Holding). Item being held in package on top of pans above fill lines. Operator states item has been out for approximately 2 hours, operator moved to reach in cooler. front counter display: carrot cake with cream cheese frosting (72F - Cold Holding) being held for approximately 2 hours. Discussed TPHC with operator. Instructed operator to time mark item to be discarded at end of 4 hours
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. empanada heated 20 minutes ago (9:10) (81F-86F - Cooling); empanada 10:05 (77F - Cooling) being cooled on speed rack at room temperature. Operator panned up and chest freezer.
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/
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in kitchen area
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. To go bags stored directly under paper towel dispenser at cook line hand wash sink. Operator removed
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on shelf with wares above food items in prep area. Operator removed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen area blocked by mop bucket. Operator removed
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test kit for quat sanitizer
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. Not provided for new employees. Provided to operator
Jul 25, 2023Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked eggs Manager placed raw eggs on Bottom shelf
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash Handwash sink next to Rech In Cooler. Employee replaced paper towels
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.