SUBCULTURE COFFEE
302 NE 6 AVE, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 561-413-7488
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 8 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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....ice cream 59F in soft server ice cream machine, food was not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Establishment receiving prepackaged juice that is not pasteurized or otherwise treated to attain a 5-log reduction in pathogens. Fool's Gold offered for self service in self service cooler next to register. Juice bears no warning label and no address where it was prepared. See stop sale.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermometer or thermo label available.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....sanitizer spray bottle. Manager labeled
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees...manager provided handwritten sign
Apr 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees...by the three compartment sink.
Apr 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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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....ice cream 59F in soft server ice cream machine, food was not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....ice cream 59F in soft server ice cream machine, food was not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Manager turned off machine to clean..... ham sandwich 44F in bottom shelf at tall glass door reach in cooler at front line, food being held less than 4 hours, food not prepped or portion today. Manager removed food up colder shelve.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....bleach spray bottle stored Hemp seeds, bagel topping, jam, Single serve to go container at front counter. Manager removed bleach spray bottle.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....stored unused plate, soap container inside handwashing sink by the tree compartment sink. Manager removed those things.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....some food evidence ( coffee, spinach) in handwashing sink at front line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin....heavy soiled build in ice machine.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris...underneath equipment, shelvings
Ice machine, reach in coolers exterior soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees...by the three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...heavy soiled build up all handwashing sink at, dumped sink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues...all reach in coolers and reach in freezers in the establishment.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean...manager drained water
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front line...manager removed
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at splitter at mop sink and outside hose Bibb.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe broken chsir blocking hand wash sink next to three compartment sink..
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observe at front counter
Food stored on floor. Observe a bag of coffee on floor in rear kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On case of coffee lids stored on floor in rear kitchen.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by an unused freezer, next to triple sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter and next to triple sink. Operator provided.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to triple sink.
May 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 3, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing doors for both bathrooms.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 2) The coffee bar with open/exposed ceilings is limited to beverage related activities only. No food preparation or food handling may occur. Observed oven at coffee bar. Operator stated oven will be moved in food preparation are/kitchen. Construction materials must be durable. Exposed joists and rafters constructed of durable materials are allowed. Painted concrete ceilings are allowed. Decorative items and attachments that are provided for ambiance need not meet this requirement if they are kept clean. Sewer lines must be shielded to intercept potential drips. Foam insulation must be sealed rendering it cleanable. Non-durable HVAC insulation,raw wood and fabric materials are not permitted. If contamination from the ceiling is observed, or the ceiling is not properly cleaned the installation of a flat, smooth, and easily cleanable ceiling above the coffee bar will be required. 3) Client has agreed to install smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent ceiling tiles above the preparation area. All food prep, food storage, dishwashing, and dry storage will occur in the prep area.
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.