CARMELA COFFEE POMPANO
1182 S POWERLINE RD, Pompano Beach FL 33069 · 9543661118
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container mashed avocado (47F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler sitting on top of another container not portion or prepared today held out of temperature less than one hour. Employee placed in lower cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee rinse soiled wiping cloths at three compartment sink then proceed to put on gloves to initiate a task of working with food. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine, ph test kits provided for quaternary sanitizer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinet under front counter hand wash sink soiled
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 cracked raw shell eggs changed gloves then handled ready to eat food. Explained proper hand washing technique when handling raw eggs. Employee washed hands.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary 0 Ppm. Employee drained and refilled sink. Rechecked 300Ppm
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Employee removed.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection 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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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee then prepared handled ready-to-eat food to go item. Without washing hands. Employee wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler mashed avocado (51-55F - Cold Holding) stored on top of another container. Per employee held out of temperature less than one hour. Employee voluntarily discarded. Suggested to place mashed avocado on TPHC
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on table next to single serve to go items
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with bacon.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on table next to single use articles.
Nov 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed in small make table raw shell eggs in top portion over rolls and bagels stored bottom portion no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Operator removed items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a case of water bottles across hand sink at front counter. Employee removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic containers stored on lower shelf next to convection oven not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of raw shell eggs on walk-in cooler floor operator elevated.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of preparation table next to single serve utensils packaged cooked barley,sliced turkey. Operator placed on lower shelf.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve containers stored on floor underneath table next to walk-in cooler. Operator elevated.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over RTE bread in small make table
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container mashed avocado (47F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler sitting on top of another container not portion or prepared today held out of temperature less than one hour. Employee placed in lower cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter
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 in contact with diced chicken in flip top cooler. Employee removed
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop sink
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 Ppm at front counter rechecked 200 Ppm
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long hair not properly restrained. Employee put hair in tight bun.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle in guacamole in pop top cooler at back kitchen area. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. observed tequeños w/ cheese @40F not covered in reach-in cooler at back kitchen area. Operator covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket. Operator hung mop.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of eggs on floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle touching hummus. Operator corrected.
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