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COFFEE DISTRICT

325 NE 2 AVE STE 104, Delray Beach FL 33444 · 561-271-3021

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6019926
Grade history
OCT 23
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... a gallon of whole milk 51F, a gallon of fat free milk in 52F in ice bath at front line, milk being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025087428Oct 9, 2025Jan 12, 2026$200
2--2021056129Aug 25, 2021Jan 6, 2022$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...quaternary ammonium 400+++. Employee prepared proper strength sanitizer solution at 200 ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... a gallon of whole milk 51F, a gallon of fat free milk in 52F in ice bath at front line, milk being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by mop bucket. Employee removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
The state's own report →
Oct 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking....half and half, milk at self serve beverage station, food being held less than 4 hours, employee time marked.
High priority/03F-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by the glasses at bar..blocked by vacuum machine, mop bucket by the dishwashing sink. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at beer bar. Employee provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink at beer bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit...... calibrated temperature 39F
Intermediate/05-06-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....empanadas at reach in cooler, food was made two days ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away...scoops at front line. Employee putting it running water.
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front counter.
Basic/21-12-4
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed milk and half and half at self serve counter with no time mark. Operator states 2.5 hours. Product tested 40°F. Operator provided time stamp.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Sanitation not being tested. Demonstrated to employee how to use QT test strips.
Intermediate/16-33-4
Handwash sink in kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mops and mop bucket.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in rear kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed e,player of two (2) years with no Food Handler Certification.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors in rear kitchen with debris under shelves.
Basic/36-01-4
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored directly on the floor in rear kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units.
Basic/05-09-4
Oct 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Oct 26, 2024 · Not Provided Time Extended
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 26, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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...cream cheese 56F, American cheese 52 -57F, Swiss cheese 52F, ham 52F, eggs 52F, sausage 52-57F in flip top reach in cooler. Food not portion or prepped today, food being held more than 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cream cheese 56F, American cheese 52 -57F, Swiss cheese 52F, ham 52F, eggs 52F, sausage 52-57F in flip top reach in cooler. Food not portion or prepped today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded Food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...oven, panini press.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by mop sink. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...empanadas in reach in cooler, food get delivered yesterday from another store. Employee date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety empanadas at front counter identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature was one hour ago. Operator time marked.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. empanadas (96F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Operator stated empanadas are being timed for four hours. Emailed written procedures to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not available.
Basic/50-09-4

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.