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CARMELA COFFEE

Health inspection records show CARMELA COFFEE in DELRAY BEACH has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

247 SE 6 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10936064

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses....several wet wiping cloth on the front and rare counter at front line . Employee removed .
  • 12A-11-4:High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area....employee came from bathroom and then handled ice bucket without washed hands . Employee washed hand after discussion. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. .....potato soup 8/25/25 in walk in cooler See stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less .....stored in room temperature at kitchen, eggs being held less than 4 hours , employee removed to walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. .....potato soup 8/25/25 in walk in cooler
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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...single serve butter 76F at kitchen , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours .
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...single serve butter 76F at kitchen , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink...employee washed hand in dump sink .
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by garbage can at kitchen. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....container stored , ice dump in handwashing sink at front counter . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....sanitizer spray bottle at kitchen. Employee labeled . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10699107

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 9001609

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed above Flip top refrigerator . And shelf by walk-in cooler Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in squeeze bottle not labeled Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed cooled eggs (96-103F - Cold Holding); butter (77F - Cold Holding). Operator will use time as a public health control in the future . 2)observed at Flip top refrigerator ; sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding) due to overfilled container. Operator removed the overfilled cheese. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container in hand sink at front counter. Warning
  • 02B-04-5:Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed with nova salmon. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cloudy substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8897560

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Condiment container with no handle used to dispense food in carmelized onions in reach in cooler . Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands....employee cracked eggs and then changed gloves without properly hand wash , employee just rinse hands with soap and warm water in triple sink . Employee washed hands after discussion. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cut cilantro. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.. poached eggs in hot holding steamer at kitchen being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink at dishwashing sink . Employee washed hands in handwashing sink after discussion. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by garbage can . Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

Inspection Date: 3/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8545834

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Spoonhandle in contact with food fried bacon , employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....smoked salmon above banana bread , water, bread in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... eggwash 67F at cook line , being held less than four hours. Employee removed to reach in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored several units in handwashing sink at front line , employee removed those utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front line , manager provided Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8343484

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in cheese in flip top cooler Cup as scoop in quinoa in bottom of flip top cooler Removed Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers raw (smoked) salmon. Menu does Not identify items served raw.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit