CIRCLE HOUSE COFFEE
727 NE 3 AVE UNIT 100, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 954-870-6456
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024069038 | Sep 25, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Downstairs
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to the downstairs mop sink. No batteries in the dispenser and no alternate supply.
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Prep station - ice cream mix (53F); heave cream (47F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 10 minutes ago - in use for customer orders. Operator moved to back reach in to quick chill. 20 minutes later ice cream mix (55F); heave cream (55F). At this rate proper ambient cooling will not occur. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at both upstairs and downstairs mop sink faucets and upstairs prep sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in downstairs triple sink. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Front counter employee. Employee put on hair net.
Sep 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer upstairs. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer upstairs - chunks of ice on floor - circulation fan sounds like it is hitting ice.
Sep 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Employee entered establishment from outside and began scooping ice without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee 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. Fridge 6 - cream (50-51F); milk (48-49FF); whipped cream (50F). Per operator, all cream items were held in unit overnight - not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Prep area - upstairs - right low boy - cheese (47-48F); sliced ham (45-46F); turkey (45-46F). Per operator items in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fridge 6 - cream (50-51F); milk (48-49FF); whipped cream (50F); egg and cheese turkey wrap (47F); chorizo wrap (53F). Per operator, all cream items were held in unit overnight - not prepped or portioned today. The wraps were placed in unit 1.5 hours ago. Advised operator to move wraps to freezer to quick chill. See stop sale. Prep area - upstairs - right low boy - cheese (47-48F); sliced ham (45-46F); turkey (45-46F). Per operator items in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. 2 non-service dogs in lobby.
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer upstairs. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer upstairs - chunks of ice on floor - circulation fan sounds like it is hitting ice.
Mar 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection.
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. Fridge 6 - milk (53F); cream (55F). Per operator, milk and cream were held in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Upstairs right side chest freezer - beef empanada pastries (78F); frozen spinach (80F). Observed Unit off. Per operator items held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fridge 6 - milk (53F); cream (55F); pre cooked egg and cheese wrap (52F). Per operator, milk and cream were held in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Pre cooked egg and cheese wraps were placed in unit 1.5 hours ago. Egg and cheese wraps moved to freezer to quick chill. 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. Provided handout to operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Observed 2 non-service dogs at front counter.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Fridge 6 - operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Upstairs right side chest freezer - beef empanada pastries (78F); frozen spinach (80F). Observed Unit off. Per operator items held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
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