SUBCULTURE COFFEE
509 CLEMATIS ST, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561-714-2382
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
MAY 24
NOV 24
APR 25
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AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flip top refrigerator; cooked pasta overnight (49-52F - Cold Holding) due to being stored above fill lines.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021042674 | Aug 6, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole above 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at rear coffee roaster floor soiled with coffe beans.
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Display refrigerator; ham and cheese sandwich (48F - Cold Holding; quiche (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese icing cake (48F - Cold Holding). Observed stated that less then 2 hours and moved to walkin.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink by evidence of food debris in sink.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Probe thermometer not accurate within 10 degrees. We calibrated thermometer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in granola container used as scoop. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole above 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at rear coffee roaster floor soiled with coffe beans.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observe at front counter
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe plastic container in hand sink at front counter. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observe at front counter counter.
Food stored on floor. Observe case of oat milk on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
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. Observe with cookies at grab and go.
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front display case: empanadas -chicken, spinach and cheese, beef (45-46FF - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front display case: empanadas -chicken, spinach and cheese, beef (45-46FF - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer for triple sink and sanitizer buckets. Not available at time of inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.
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. Not available at time of inspection.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at splitter
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observe Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); Operator correct to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observe by walkin refrigerator
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator has caved RARE ribeye roast.eithout a consumer advisory. I printed and operator posted advisory.
May 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observe by hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe cloudy substance in unlabeled spray bottles.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observe at mop sink
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flip top refrigerator; cooked pasta overnight (49-52F - Cold Holding) due to being stored above fill lines.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Flip top refrigerator; cooked pasta overnight (49-52F - Cold Holding) see stop sale.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observe by 3 compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe at front counter of VE side.
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