CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR
701 N FEDERAL HWY #100B, Hallandale FL 33009 · 305.803.6138
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed all back up 1 gallon chemicals stored on top of reach in freezer. Operator relocated to above mop sink area.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the expo line, butter packets (71F - Cold Holding). The packets have been out of refrigeration less than 4 hours. They were returned to the refrigerator to chill and cold hold. The butter was not prepped or portioned today.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted during the inspection
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed all back up 1 gallon chemicals stored on top of reach in freezer. Operator relocated to above mop sink area.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee wrapped hair, put on hairnet and proceeded to put on gloves to initiate a task working with ready to eat food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly.
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. Display Case-; Cheese Cake (54F- Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Display Case-; Cheese Cake (54F- Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Step ladder stored in front of handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser spray bottle.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Cook removed from mop bucket and stored to dry.
Jan 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee begin work, wrapped hair put on hat and failed to wash hands before taking coffee to a customer. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers under prep table in kitchen. Manager dried during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket next to mop sink. Manager stored to dry during inspection.
Sep 24, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Supera lowboy reach in is hot and not blowing air.
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Instructed Manager to use chlorine until repair is complete.
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. Supera Lowboy Reach in-; Feta Cheese (67F - Cold Holding); Smoked salmon (68F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Quinoa (68F - Cold Holding); Ham (67F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit warm. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Supera Lowboy Reach in-; Feta Cheese (67F - Cold Holding); Smoked salmon (68F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Quinoa (68F - Cold Holding); Ham (67F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit warm. See stop sale.
Equipment in poor repair. Supera lowboy reach in is hot and not blowing air.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit. Manager ordered during inspection.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Front counter hand washing sink.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Cases of water stored on floor in front counter. Manager elevated.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager removed water and cleaned utensils.
Interior of Windows oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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.