Carmela Coffee
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
26
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Carmela Coffee stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Carmela Coffee's latest score of 26 falls below the Delray Beach average of 71. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
26
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Oct 19, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed cooled eggs (96-103F - Cold Holding); butter (77F - Cold Holding). Operator will use time as a public health control in the future . 2)observed at Flip top refrigerator ; sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding) due to overfilled container. Operator removed the overfilled cheese. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cloudy substance in unlabeled spray bottle. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container in hand sink at front counter. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed with nova salmon. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed above Flip top refrigerator . And shelf by walk-in cooler **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in squeeze bottle not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
58
Sep 25, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.. poached eggs in hot holding steamer at kitchen being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands....employee cracked eggs and then changed gloves without properly hand wash , employee just rinse hands with soap and warm water in triple sink . Employee washed hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cut cilantro. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink at dishwashing sink . Employee washed hands in handwashing sink after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by garbage can . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Condiment container with no handle used to dispense food in carmelized onions in reach in cooler . Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
45
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....smoked salmon above banana bread , water, bread in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... eggwash 67F at cook line , being held less than four hours. Employee removed to reach in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored several units in handwashing sink at front line , employee removed those utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front line , manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Spoonhandle in contact with food fried bacon , employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
52
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers raw (smoked) salmon. Menu does Not identify items served raw.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in cheese in flip top cooler Cup as scoop in quinoa in bottom of flip top cooler Removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. HWS next to 3CS
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. HWS next to 3 CS
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
55
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At kitchen; employee left kitchen, changed tasked several times, no glove change, no hand wash. Discussed with employee. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At kitchen; raw shell eggs stored on counter next to table top burner. Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, moved eggs to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At kitchen flip top cooler; raw salmon stored over/behind ready-to-eat spinach. Operator moved salmon below/in front of spinach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At kitchen; employee handled raw salmon and then handled ready-to-eat croissants. Raw salmon was not an ingredient being added to croissants. No hand washing, no glove change. Discussed with employee. **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At kitchen; employee handled cellphone while wearing gloves, did not wash hands or change gloves and began handling food. Discussed with employee. Employee did not wash hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter; hand washing sink used to store/rinse plastic containers/utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers undercooked (poached) eggs and raw (smoked) salmon; not identified as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At kitchen hand wash sink; paper towel dispenser unable to dispense. Operator replaced batteries, able to dispense. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line flip top cooler; portion cups used to dispense cheese. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carmela Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carmela Coffee on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carmela Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” 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 26 out of 100, which is lower than 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 six 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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