JOSEFINA'S COFFEE HOUSE
19481 SHERIDAN ST, Pembroke Pines FL 33332 · 954.850.8018
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 12 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 salmon cold held at 44F in refrigerator. Per operator, item transfer in unit 20 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed salmon in freezer for quick chill.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed in reach in cooler raw shell eggs not pasteurized stored over two percent milk and heavy cream. Operator stored eggs correctly
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed oven mitts stored inside hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. One unisex bathroom
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter In-use utensil stored in standing water 92F. Operator discarded water.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler fresh mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding) stored on top of other containers. Per operator removed from reach in and placed in flip top unit held out of temperature less than 1.5 hours. Operator placed items in lower flip top to chill.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu - Salmon mango salad and Salmon toast not identified as raw.
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 1 employee engaged in food preparation without proof of training.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 3 compartment sink at 00 ppm. Operator correct sanitizer to 200 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed salmon cold held at 44F in refrigerator. Per operator, item transfer in unit 20 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed salmon in freezer for quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food container stored inside handwashing sink. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line. Operator replenished.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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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 2 employees with no proof of training.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated thermometer with operator. Inspectors thermometer - 32F Operators thermometer - 34.5F. Operator provided new thermometer 33F.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter handwashing sink. Operator provided sign
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter - manager provided sign.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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