American Black Coffee
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
70
Score
Public records show seven inspections at American Black Coffee stretching back to 2022. American Black Coffee was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed empanadas stored in thank you bags. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket inside hand sink, operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooking food preparation no hair restraints used. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers no labeled with common name. Operator labeled sugar containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pastries on top rack not covered or protected. Operator placed pastries in covered rack **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels by sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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 scoop handle touching cookies inside cookie display, front counter. Operator stored bowls stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service forks not inverted. Operator stored single-service forks properly **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
67
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
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 inside trigo for shakes scoop handle touching food.
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at coffee station no labeled with name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
78
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine200+ppm) Employee prepared new solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station . **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee serving food no hair restraint use **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wrist jewelry used while serving and preparing foo **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Employee stored ice scoop whit handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled, at coffee station.
02D-01-5
64
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed bowl from in Hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine, employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers and plates not inverted. Employee inverted single serve items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on top of preparation table. Employee replaced wiping clothe with a clean one. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
61
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed an almond milk container inside ice machine. Employee turn off the ice machine.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed an almond milk container inside ice machine. Employees turn off machine.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (56F - Cold Holding) next to ice machine. Less than 4 hours. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (89F - Hot Holding)at the front counter, next to coffee machine. Employee discarded during inspection.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on both hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed in coffee station.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.
13-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty blender inside hand wash sink next to juice dispenser.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone in preparation table l
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at the front counter.
08B-38-4
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 scoop inside sugar container. At the front counter.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was American Black Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at American Black Coffee on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at American Black Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at American Black Coffee.
How does American Black Coffee compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
American Black Coffee most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has American Black Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at American Black Coffee have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at American Black Coffee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is American Black Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, American Black Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.
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