FRIEND'S COFFEE
7434 SW 48 ST, Miami FL 33155 · 3056610883
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
APR 24
DEC 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed swai (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the back reach in cooler over night as per operator.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three white cutting boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable in kitchen prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed two reach in chest freezers with ice build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer and coolers in kitchen prep area with rusted shelves.
Oct 28, 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 04/23.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards at the prep table next to the cook line soiled with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in chest freezer in back dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.employee went outside to discard garbage,back to work without hand washing.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front counter.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dec 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw animal foods mixed with package cooked foods in the reach in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed reach in freezer in the back storage room with individually package chicken, package beef, package pork and package fish stored together.
Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter and back storage area.
Dec 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw animal foods mixed with package cooked foods in the reach in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed reach in freezer in the back storage room with individually package chicken, package beef, package pork and package fish stored together.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed swai (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the back reach in cooler over night as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed swai (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the back reach in cooler over night as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese empanadas (123F - Hot Holding); croquettes (120F - Hot Holding); spinach empanadas (124F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter hot box for less then 3 hours, as per operator. Operator reheated items.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple containers cracked in the reach in cooler.
Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter and back storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs and flour in containers next to the stove with no name label.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm. Operator primed line, final reading 50ppm.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose stored inside 3 compartment sink. Operator removed hose.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at front counter.
Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back storage area and front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored on preparation table at kitchen. Operator removed cloths.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Discussed with employee. Employee took solution to replenish with chlorine.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator primed line, final reading 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged 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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreements and some employees reviewed and signed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of chicken soup and cooked pork not date marked at reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator, products were prepared on the previous day.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored in water at 75F at cook line.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed near back exit door.
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