THE COFFE POT
9682 NW 25 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03B-15-5High 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-02-6High 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**
14-31-5High 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**
50-17-3High 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**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – 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-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups inside on hand wash sink located by the front counter. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
22-38-5Intermediate – 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-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand sink located by the preparation area. **Warning**
Basic 17
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers located by the cook line with food debris. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the dry storage room. **Warning**
24-28-4Basic – 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**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by the preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. At the time of the inspection observed boxes with cheeses stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – 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**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler by the cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – 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**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed by the preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – 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**
33-31-5Basic – 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**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under hand sink located by the front counter. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:38 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.