AMERICAN COFFEE SHOP
With 6 inspections documented, AMERICAN COFFEE SHOP maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating in OAKLAND PARK. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Prospect Road
Florida, 33334
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/23/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13490047
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with no soap then put gloves on and then handled bread
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored next to rready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored next to ham Manager placed ham on top shelf Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at three compartment sink
- 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/ Manager arrived during inspection. Manager: on duty Nelson Benitez Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 8/12/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10900725
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed utensils without sanitizing Operator added chlorine until 100ppm was attained Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed in standing water. Operator removed beef and placed in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to 3Compartment sink blocked by garbage can Operator removed garbage can Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 10/2/2024
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shell eggs then handled ready to eat ham Employee washed hands with soap and warm water then put new gloves on.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Employee re washed hands in handwashing sink Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can Operator removed garbage can from in front of handwashing sink Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contained pink liquid identified as degreaser. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/12/2024
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.m Raw beef stored next to cooked sausage Operator moved beef to lower shelf Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched garbage can then continued to handle food. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 10/2/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8450353
Inspection Date: 7/20/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382281
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of dried beans with scoop handle in contact with beans. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at wait station. Emailed operator signs. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef over romaine lettuce in true reach in cooler. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on counter opposite reach in cooler. Per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 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 grits (120F - Hot Holding); oatmeal (127F - Hot Holding) per operator less than 2 hours. Holding unit was not plugged in. Operator plugged in holding unit and reheated products. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at wait station. Operator provided Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.