Carmela Coffee
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Carmela Coffee, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “water with a temperature”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Boca Raton restaurant, which scores around 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink in restroom
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
86
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed undercooked poached eggs hot-holding in water cooked approximately 1 hour ago (117F - Hot Holding-Reheated 167F). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler 2 smoked raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw eggs whisked (49F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepped or portioned today. In cooler over night.
03A-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 at reach in cooler 2 smoked raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw pooled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepped or portioned today. In cooler over night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed undercooked poached eggs over ready to eat bread.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cream cheese opened 9-20-24 per operator. Not dated marked.
02C-03-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food storage containers upright at air drying rack.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread on floor.
08B-38-4
43
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen at cold holding unit warmer- observed poached eggs being hot holding at 120 degrees F.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink- observed hand washing sink being blocked by trash can.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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.
53B-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen mop sink- observed frozen package chicken and smoked salmon thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen storage shelf at mop sink- observed clean service spoons and spatulas being stored in container with food contact surfaces up.
24-18-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink in main kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen prep table at reach in coolers- observed employee cellphone on prep table.
40-06-5
52
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
74
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from kitchen
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Lack of water pressure at hand wash sink at the front counter
27-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At front counter hand wash sink
27-16-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carmela Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carmela Coffee on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carmela Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carmela Coffee.
How does Carmela Coffee compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Carmela Coffee most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Carmela Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carmela Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Carmela Coffee means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Carmela Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carmela Coffee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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