ROSE'S COFFEE BAR - 299 N FEDERAL MASTER LLC
299 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954-945-9500
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024018695 | Feb 28, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine. The scoop was corrected
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee accepted payment from customer and then picked up single service container without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink used to rinse containers.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher- Mezzanine (Temperature 138F). Advised operator to set up triple sink sanitizing until unit is sanitizing.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Front counter drawer unit - scoop handle touching cut strawberries. Operator stored properly.
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher - Mezzanine (Temperature 146F). Operator called for service. Advised operator to set up triple sink for sanitizing.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Mar 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Both front counter employees were on cell phones then put on gloves and began working with food - one made frozen smoothie, the other made a customers coffee without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees properly washed hands. Third front counter employee entered prep area and began making customer coffee without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter low boy- smoked salmon (52F). Per operator item placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved item to freezer in Mezzanine kitchen to quick chill. Front counter - glass merchandiser - quiche (50-52F); overnight oats (50-52F); cooked eggs (49F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 3.5 hours ago. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. Provided operator form and reviewed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink used for washing utensils. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher - Mezzanine (Temperature 146F). Operator called for service. Advised operator to set up triple sink for sanitizing.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching frozen fruit. Operator stored properly.
Jul 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License displayed expired Dec 1 2021
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Glass cooler; At 9:30 am assorted cut melon (49-50F ambient cooling since 7:00am) to 48F at 10:50am at this rate proper cooling cooling to 41 F will not occur. Operator placed item in freezer to quick chill
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Tested at 200 ppm
Apr 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....milk 64F, half and half 71F on the rare counter, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours, employee removed food to reach in cooler.
Feb 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Loose faucet/handle on front counter hand sink.
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands in approved hand sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Loose faucet/handle on front counter hand sink.
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.