CARMELA COFFEE
5560 N MILITARY TRL, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 954.123.1212
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
▲ 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. Emailed poster to operator
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jul 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate2 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. At 0 ppm chlorine. Operator moved sanitation procedures to 3 compartment sink 200 ppm quaternary
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 touched garbage can then proceeded to touched container with bake goods without washing hands first. Employee washed hands
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Sitting out of temperature control on top of cook line table. Raw shell eggs 61F cold holding per operator stored for approximately 2 hours and not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small black fridge under stovetop, liquid eggs 60F cold holding. Per operator product stored for approximately 2 hours and not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to reach in freezer
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Email poster to operator
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 poster to operator
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine dishwasher machine
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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. Emailed form to operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple bottles with sanitizer solution not labeled throughout the kitchen Operator labeled
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. On top of shelf above cook line Operator removed
Dec 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Dishwasher at chlorine ppm at zero. Manager changed bucket and primed chlorine unit to 100 ppm
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for chlorine or quaternary.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue chemical not labeled. Manager labeled bottles
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food being stored next to customer restaurant food.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia solution at approximately 500 ppm. Manager emptied bucket and remade quaternary solution to 200 ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Lemon juice in spray bottle not labeled
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Observed Dishwasher (0ppm - Chlorine). Operator primed machine and retested the machine at 50ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) that was being held over the fill line. Not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved overfilled portion to reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cans of windex stored over utensil bags, coffee stirs and straws. Operator moved chemicals.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for chlorine or quaternary sanitizers.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle without a label on it containing lavender scented cleaner. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone stored over flip top cutting board in prep area. Operator moved phone.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle from scoop in direct contact with dried foods inside container. Operator moved handle so not in contact with food.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed several utensils stored in a quaternary sanitizer solution. Educated operator on proper storage procedures for utensils and operator stored utensils properly.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on flip top cutting boards. Operator moved to sanitizer solution bucket.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection 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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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. Dish machine chlorine at zero. Owner discontinued use of machine and started to set up three compartment 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. Form emailed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemicals not labeled. The chef labeled bottles
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.employee wearing watch. Employee removed watch
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. A rag rack was blocking the rear exit door. Chef moved the rack out of the way of the exit door
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon out of original packaging at reach in cooler 1, stored over ready to eat bread. Operator property stored items.
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 pasteurized egg carton opened 9-22-24 not properly date marked, operator date marked item.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for raw shelled eggs. Emailed to operator printed and filled out.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach spray bottle not properly labeled. Operator labeled item.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of lemonade in plastic on floor. Operator properly stored.
Ice scoop handle in contact with feta cheese at reach in cooler. Operator removed item.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scooper in standing water.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Main ki at cold holding unit- observed operator wearing gold bracelet.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen cold holding unit- observed handle of scoop touching feta cheese. Operator removed scoop.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink- observed mop wet nesting inside mop sink.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains pink liquid(Sanitizer) Chef labeled bottle
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