THE COFFE POT
9682 NW 25 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both women and men bathroom
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile next to hood kitchen corner. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen prep area and ware washing. Repeat Violation
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cleaned cooking pot stored on the floor.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed new license and posted it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door in disrepair.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of baking flour stored on the floor next to entrance of dry good storage area.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not handwashing sign at front counter handwashing sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind 3 compartment sink area.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over raw onions at walk-in cooler. Staff moved raw shell eggs to bottom rack. Coached them on proper storage based on cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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/. Observed ore than 4 food handling employees and not certified food manager present. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels available at front counter handwashing sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap available at handwashing sink at kitchen preparation area, also at front counter.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at handwashing sink at kitchen preparation area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled AC vents all throughout the kitchen preparation area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear door exit and gap underneath. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area under preparation table and walk in cooler entrance.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water in plastic bottles stored on the floor at walk in cooler, staff relocated to the rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed wooden pallets and old debris at dumpster pad.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed excessive grease accumulation on hood filters.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at kitchen, employee relocated tongs to holding rack. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next to the entrance of walk in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored on top of sliced ham at preparation table in kitchen area, staff removed the bacon and discarded the ham. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water pitcher stored inside handwashing sink at kitchen area next to areapa machine, staff removed the pitcher. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer three compartment sink and not test strip available, staff provided a new test strips. 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/. Observed four employees engaged in food preparation /serving and not certified manager onsite.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at front counter handwashing sink.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap at front counter handwashing sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table next to cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed at preparation table next to cook line. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of ice machine in disrepair located across from 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed lid of ice machine in disrepair located across from 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout the kitchen soiled. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed gaskets throughout the kitchen soiled. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection observed Ailen Portillo, siquiu Garcia and Luis Vera all expired. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: At the time of the inspection observed Ailen Portillo, Siquiu Garcia and Luis Vera all expired. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
16
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing at dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table next to cook line. Repeat Violation
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in front of exit door located next to the women's restroom.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone, water bottle at preparation table across from cook line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid of ice machine in disrepair located across from 3 compartment sink.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the establishment.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor located across from cook line.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed Tongs on equipment door at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven next to cook line with food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout the kitchen soiled. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at preparation area next to cook line. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at preparation area located next to cook line.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Sugar not label at preparation table by cook line.
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator placed gloves with no hand wash, advise operator to wash hands before putting new gloves on. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetable stored inside thank you bag at preparation area located next to the cook line.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese bread (80F - Hot Holding); ham bread (87F - Hot Holding) at front line. As per owner prepared 2 hours ago. Advised manager to reheat all food items at 135F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from previous area and it's not working.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knifes and spatula stored at handsink located preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection observed Ailen Portillo, siquiu Garcia and Luis Vera all expired.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 24 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by the preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler by the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the time of the inspection observed gaskets in walk in cooler and reach in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded pots, pans, kitchen equipment and kitchen counter stored outside behind restaurant establishment. As per Manager, items are not being used and is for garbage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under hand sink located by the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
- 03B-15-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese bread (79F - Hot Holding); ham (87F - Hot Holding) located in the display case at front counter. As per manager prepped approximately 2 hours. Advised manager to reheat all food items at 135F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Observed ham and cheese bread (77F - Hot Holding); ham (78F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours, located in display case at front counter. Observed bacon wrapped cheese bread (81F- Hot Holding) more than 4 hours. As per operator prepared at 8:30am, temperature taken at 12:50pm, located in the display case at front counter. All food items at display case are hot holding at room temperature. Admin Complaint
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At the time of the inspection observed approximately 8 live fruit flies on mops and brooms stored in mop sink. Observed approximately 7 live fruit flies on shelves and wall at the 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Observed approximately 7 live fruit flies on box stored next to oven near back kitchen exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: At the time of inspection observed approximately 3-5 live fruit flies near mop sink and 1 live fly on shelf above empty food warmers. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
17
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers located by the cook line with food debris. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the dry storage room. Warning
- 24-28-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed cups and plates stored under paper towel dispenser at front sink. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by the preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At the time of the inspection observed boxes with cheeses stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment door. Manager removed tongs from equipment. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler by the cook line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the time of the inspection observed gaskets in walk in cooler and reach in cooler soiled. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed by the preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container with marinara sauce stored in the walk in cooler not covered. Manager removed container from cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded pots, pans, kitchen equipment and kitchen counter stored outside behind restaurant establishment. As per Manager, items are not being used and is for garbage. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under hand sink located by the front counter. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored by the 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of water not labeled stored at preparation area. Warning
- 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese bread (79F - Hot Holding); ham (87F - Hot Holding) located in the display case at front counter. As per manager prepped approximately 2 hours. Advised manager to reheat all food items at 135F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At the time of the inspection observed approximately 8 live fruit flies on mops and brooms stored in mop sink. Observed approximately 7 live fruit flies on shelves and wall at the 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Observed approximately 7 live fruit flies on box stored next to oven near back kitchen exit door. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed trash bags used to cover food trays of empenadas, tequeños and arepas in walk in freezer. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated October 1, 2023 with 4 food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 6 customers. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Printed and provided to Manager. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups inside on hand wash sink located by the front counter. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Emailed forms to Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. At the time of the inspection observed no chlorine sanitizer in establishment. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand sink located by the preparation area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2023 revealed 26 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 17 basic).
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Phone: (786) 210-8799
Website: http://www.thecoffeepotusa.com/
Google Rating
★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
(177 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:6:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025