CARMELA COFFEE
247 SE 6 AVE · DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33483
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-11-4High 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-24-5High 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-03-5High 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-13-4High 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-02-5High 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-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink…employee washed hand in dump sink .
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times…blocked by garbage can at kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing….container stored , ice dump in handwashing sink at front counter . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled….sanitizer spray bottle at kitchen. Employee labeled . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 1
21-12-4Basic – 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 .
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:13 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.