Inspection Report

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HELENAS COFFEE

823B S UNIVERSITY DR · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33324

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 14, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3348640
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8367900
DBPR license1625461

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#2High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over sliced cheese inside flip top cooler at front counter. Operator properly stored.

#4High Priority01B-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. Observed beef empanada (46°F – Cold Holding) stored in display case at front counter. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in display case overnight. Stop sale.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (46°F – Cold Holding) stored in display case at front counter. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in display case overnight. Stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#7Intermediate05-03-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.

Basic 1

#1Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over flip top cooler at front counter.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.