RACCOON COFFEE
2419 BISCAYNE BLVD, Miami FL 33137
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025081353 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jun 17, 2026 | $320 |
| 1--2020010889 | Feb 24, 2020 | Jun 17, 2020 | $400 |
| 1--2015003911 | Dec 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2015 | $560 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under hand sink in kitchen area,
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to reach in cooler.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed juice packaged on site missing date of when it was produced.
Mar 25, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under hand sink in kitchen area,
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed complete remodel with no plans submitted to division. Mop sink added into establishment, added prep area to front counter area with pos system. Inspector provided link to submit plans to division.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to reach in cooler.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed juice packaged on site missing date of when it was produced.
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pain patch stored above prep table in kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. Observed hand cream stored above prep table in kitchen area. Operator removed both items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above cooked beef in drawers under cook line. Operator changed order at time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burgers above bacon in cooler drawers under cook line. Operator changed order during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of kitchen hand sink: smoked salmon (67F - Cold Holding). Operator placed in reach in cooler. Observed in coolers under cook line: steak (49F - Cold Holding); burgers (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator, the items were placed there less than 4 hours prior.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under hand sink in kitchen area,
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed complete remodel with no plans submitted to division. Mop sink added into establishment, added prep area to front counter area with pos system. Inspector provided link to submit plans to division.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing date of birth; David and Sharon.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to reach in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Inspector had operator removed during inspection and employee washed, rinsed and sanitized utensil.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board across cook line. Operator removed during inspection.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed juice packaged on site missing date of when it was produced.
Nov 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee drinking from a cup and discarded and began to start preparing a coffee for customer. Coach employee to wash hands properly before prepared food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at prep table soiled.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink bathroom. Employee provided.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a coffee station preparation area near cashier station and old plans shows just a counter with cashier. Old plans no food preparation conducted in that area, and they prepared and served coffee and croissants at display to be served. Observed hand sink at front counter not in plans. Remodel were made no plans submitted. Observed mop sink being installed inside kitchen. Observed old plans with dishwasher machine by three compartment sink and establishment doesn't have dishwasher installed just a three compartment sink. Remodel was done and no plan was submitted.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex front counter not labeled. Employee labeled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed a clean pot stored above three compartment sink not inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking coffee at coffee station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at front counter. Employee removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a yellow towel under cutting board at prep area across cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean containers by prep area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plates at prep area not inverted. Employee inverted.
Aug 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoop stored inside hand sink at coffee station. Observed containers stored at hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed during inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw smoked salmon offered in the menu not identified as a raw.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a coffee station preparation area near cashier station and old plans show no preparation conducted in that area, and they served coffee and croissants. Observed mop sink being installed inside kitchen. Observed old plans with dishwasher machine by three compartment sink and establishment has no dishwasher installed. Remodel was done and no plan was submitted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees with no hair restraints while preparing food.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
May 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over RTE banana bread at reach in cooler at kitchen across cook line. Employee relocated correctly.
Certified Food Manager lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoop stored inside hand sink at coffee station. Observed containers stored at hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed during inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw smoked salmon offered in the menu not identified as a raw.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a coffee station preparation area near cashier station and old plans show no preparation conducted in that area, and they served coffee and croissants. Observed mop sink being installed inside kitchen. Observed old plans with dishwasher machine by three compartment sink and establishment has no dishwasher installed. Remodel was done and no plan was submitted.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen. Employee provided.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is doing ROP on raw chicken and keeps it in freezer more than 48 hours with no HACCP.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee cup of water stored at prep table above rice cooker. Employee removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing a wrist watch while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees with no hair restraints while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on kitchen floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled and squeeze plastic bottle of cooking oil not labeled at cook line.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen and bathroom.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair in front of bathroom.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water shut off in the only handwash sink at time of inspection, employee washed hands with water below 85 F.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cheese and cooked quail eggs in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The only handwash sink at kitchen has no hot water provided because valve has been shut off. Operator turn on hot water, temped 85+ F. Hot water switch handle is missing at handwash sink in restroom.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons at customer self service counter. Operator reorganized forks and spoons at time of inspection.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plates and utensils in hand sink next to triple sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food 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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Box of cabbage on floor In ware washing area. Operator put box on shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers On prep table shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing no running water.
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