Carmela Coffee Bric

4800 T Rex Ave Ste 150, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

High Risk

Carmela Coffee Bric appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Carmela Coffee Bric's 45 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached

29-34-4

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle mop with gloved hands then proceed to handle pans of food items without removing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Dial probe thermometer provided calibrated at 40F. Calibration tool not available to recalibrate. Discussed with operator

05-06-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes stored in ware washing area hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw smoked salmon thawing at room temperature, operator moved to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop at front counter stored under paper towel dispenser exposed to drip/splash. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**

10-04-5

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen, employee produced paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer at time of inspection

05-08-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board, Employee removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Pastries at front counter open air self service cooler has no labeling with name of business or address or date when packaged only name of product.

02D-03-4

Nov 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink

31B-02-4

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

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

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Main prep area- observed ice buildup in cold holding unit.

14-69-4

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

31A-09-4

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shelled eggs over raw vegetables

08A-02-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips

16-37-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carmela Coffee Bric last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carmela Coffee Bric on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carmela Coffee Bric?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Carmela Coffee Bric.

How does Carmela Coffee Bric compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Carmela Coffee Bric most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Carmela Coffee Bric's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carmela Coffee Bric have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Carmela Coffee Bric 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 Bric inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carmela Coffee Bric is inspected around two times per year on average.

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