CARMELA COFFEE VILLAGE COMMONS
711 VILLAGE BLVD STE 102, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 5612677277
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024043026 | Jul 2, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 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 grabbed wiping cloth from sanitary solution clean counter then proceeded to make coffee without washing hands first. Employee washed hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting outside cooler on top of prep table. raw shell eggs liquid 60F cold holding, cooked chorizo empanadas 60F cold holding Per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes and not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to inside of cooler
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. Emailed poster
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
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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. Hard boil eggs packaged on customer grab and go cooler. Item is missing name of product and address of establishment
Sep 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen put on gloves and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw salmon while plating and then handled cooked beef empanada while reheating without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (seared tuna) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See Stop Sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep table next to oven; cooked beef empanada (84F - Cooling 9:05am/84F 9:35am). Operator stated cooling less than 30 minutes, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, moved to reach in freezer to facilitate faster cooling.
Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front line hand wash sink used to store/rinse utensils. Operator removed items from sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers seared tuna served raw/undercooked, not identified as being raw/undercooked. Advised Operator to identify item as raw/undercooked.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (seared tuna) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See Stop Sale.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Employee touched hair and face and then handled clean utensils while scooping ice to prepare drinks for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At steam table; Poached eggs (145F - Reheating). Operator stated eggs reheating in steam table for 2 hours, did not reach 165F within 2 hours. Advised Operator poached eggs should reach 165F within 2 hours.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment is partially cooking/poaching raw shell eggs and then cooling and reheating in steam table to 145F. Advised Operator of proper cooking/non-continuous cooking.
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook-line reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top cooler; diced chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held overfilled in pans less than 4 hours, moved overfilled portion to reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At ice machine; handwashing sink used to store sanitizer buckets. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. At front counter; clean coffee/tea grinders stored below soap/paper towel dispenser. Operator removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; unwashed mushrooms stored over ready to eat chicken. Operator removed mushrooms.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line prep table; Individual butter packets (62F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held at room temperature for 1 hour, moved to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; poached eggs (125F - Hot Holding). Operator stated eggs cooked prior to being placed in steam table, being held 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers smoked salmon, served raw and not identified as being raw. Operator added asterisk next to smoked salmon and consumer advisory.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe blue substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled spray bottle.
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.