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JOSEFINA'S COFFEE HOUSE

19481 SHERIDAN ST, Pembroke Pines FL 33332 · 954.850.8018

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1625879
Grade history
JUL 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
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
High priority/08A-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed oven mitts stored inside hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. One unisex bathroom
Basic/32-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee
Basic/13-03-4
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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.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Mar 20, 2025Inspection 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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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.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food container stored inside handwashing sink. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line. Operator replenished.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units.
Basic/05-09-4
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 2 employees with no proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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.
Intermediate/05-06-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter handwashing sink. Operator provided sign
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter - manager provided sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.