COFFEE FOR LIFE
7900 NW 27 AVE C03, Miami FL 33147 · 7866725255
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
MAY 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 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 →
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use mixing spoons stored on water 101F at coffee station. Manager discarded water. Added new hot water (156F ) during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw steaks inside reach in cooler next to kitchen door. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with grease next to frying station. Employee removed and washed during inspection.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar and flour not labeled under oven. Employee labeled during inspection.
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser behind front counter not working properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach and water not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open personal bottle water inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee removed and discarded during inspection.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink next to frying station, manager cleaned during inspection.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with flour not labeled next to frying station, manager labeled during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris on top preparation table. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed box of potatoes chips being stored on the floor, manager removed and stored properly.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); 2nd -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm);
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty coffee cups and spoons inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks at 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded cutting board during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water bottle inside reach in freezer next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and discarded.
Feb 14, 2025□ 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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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease next to 3 compartment sink.
Aug 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running.observed at front handwashing sink (80F-Hot holding )
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.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not inverted inside metal container next to preparation table. Employee inverted during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of bottle waters and box with bananas stored on the floor behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 spoons on top coffee machine 104F -Hot holding ), 2nd- (189F -Hot Holding)
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease next to 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 metal containers with sugar and coffee not labeled next to handwashing sink at front counter. Employee labeled product properly.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties stored above potato fries located in the standing reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler,prep unit: cooked rice,as per operator from yesterday (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,prep unit: cooked rice,as per operator from yesterday (51F - Cold Holding) standing 3 door unit:; sausages (46F - Cold Holding); turkey breast cooked (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator about 2 hours ago operator removed to reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.
Apr 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed for Janny R, Martha R both working at the establishment for more than 2 months as per operator.
Jan 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles containing medications stored on food storage shelf.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above sliced cheese located in the standing reach in cooler.
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. Observed for Janny R, Martha R both working at the establishment for more than 2 months as per operator.
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.
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.