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HELENAS COFFEE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3406116
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8552250
DBPR license1625461

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored next to ready to eat chicken. Chicken not commercially packaged. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#3Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. 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 Brandi Eden expired 12/11/2018 **Warning**

Warning
#4Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink next to mop sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Intermediate53B-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. Observed Daniela N. employed more than 60 days with no proof of training. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate11-26-1

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. No proof that employee has been informed of their reporting responsibilities. Renata R. Operator printed and reviewed responsibilities with employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed water stored on floor in storage area. Operator removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.