Carmela Coffee
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Carmela Coffee has eight inspections in the public record. Carmela Coffee was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Delray Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler Flip top cooler #1 ; Swiss cheese (43-46F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four than four hours. Operator added ice to product to quick chill. Observed in four drawer ; butter chips (51F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved to tall reach in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a mop bucket stored in front of handwashing sink in kitchen near mop sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen next to low top cooler. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
70
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with gloves and then touch ready to eat spinach without changing gloves or washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Asber refrigeration raw salmon stored over cooked bacon. Operator stored salmon properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Raw shell eggs 71F stored outside of cooler. Per operator eggs was held out of temperature less than four hours. Operator placed back into cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
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 in four drawer cooler ; butter chips (51F); . Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler #1 ; bruschetta (43-48F);. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed food past the fill line. Operator placed food out of temp into another container to quick chill. Observed in four drawer cooler ; butter chips (51F); . Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a no bucket stored in front of handwashing sink in kitchen near mop sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a coffee cup stored in handwashing sink at bar station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
35
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed manager Touching hair by putting hair into ponytail then proceeded to make and serve coffee to customers with no hand wash. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
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. butter packets (68F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting on counter in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 4.5 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packets (68F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting on counter in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 4.5 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
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. Not available at time of inspection. Vomit and diarrhea procedure emailed to operator.
11-27-4
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. Chia with fresh fruit and hard boiled eggs for customer self service missing location address.
02D-03-4
55
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on shelf with wares above food items in prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen area blocked by mop bucket. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test kit for quat sanitizer
16-32-5
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. Not provided for new employees. Provided to operator
11-26-1
64
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked eggs Manager placed raw eggs on Bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash Handwash sink next to Rech In Cooler. Employee replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched cell phone then return to work
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carmela Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carmela Coffee on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carmela Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carmela Coffee.
How does Carmela Coffee compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Carmela Coffee most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Carmela Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carmela Coffee have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Carmela 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 Carmela Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carmela Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.
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