CARMELA COFFEE BRIC
4800 T REX AVE STE 150, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 5619610408
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
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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.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle mop with gloved hands then proceed to handle pans of food items without removing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes stored in ware washing area hand wash sink. Operator removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Dial probe thermometer provided calibrated at 40F. Calibration tool not available to recalibrate. Discussed with operator
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop at front counter stored under paper towel dispenser exposed to drip/splash. Operator relocated
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw smoked salmon thawing at room temperature, operator moved to reach in cooler
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen, employee produced paper towels
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer at time of inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board, Employee removed and sanitized area.
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. Pastries at front counter open air self service cooler has no labeling with name of business or address or date when packaged only name of product.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Main prep area- observed ice buildup in cold holding unit.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
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.