ELY'S COFFEE SHOP
3641 S MIAMI AVE, Miami FL 33133 · 786.247.9533
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at display case cooler hotdog (46F - Cold Holding); ham and cheese sandwich (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about 2 hours. Operator removed items and placed in reach in freezer to rapid cool.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hat.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at lobby chest reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at reach in coolers soiled.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for containers of marinating beef, sliced ham and croissant sandwiches at reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at lobby ice cream chest reach in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper plates at hot box not inverted. Operator inverted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at lobby storage closet.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored in reach in cooler on top of open can of condensed milk. Operator removed and stored in segregated employee only area of reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in ice cream freezer in lobby.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at display case cooler hotdog (46F - Cold Holding); ham and cheese sandwich (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about 2 hours. Operator removed items and placed in reach in freezer to rapid cool.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in lobby ice cream reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar a bowl with no handle used as a scoop.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from coffee mug at front counter. Employee disposed of beverage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee placed hat to cover hair.
Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage closet, a plastic bottle of pickles stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Observed sugar container no covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container no labeled.
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator handled cash then handled clean equipment ( tongs and wrapper) without washing hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink.
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 Sally T, as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the prep counter.
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.