Carmela Coffee Pompano
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Carmela Coffee Pompano has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 16, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Pompano Beach restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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 cracked raw shell eggs changed gloves then handled ready to eat food. Explained proper hand washing technique when handling raw eggs. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary 0 Ppm. Employee drained and refilled sink. Rechecked 300Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
67
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler mashed avocado (51-55F - Cold Holding) stored on top of another container. Per employee held out of temperature less than one hour. Employee voluntarily discarded. Suggested to place mashed avocado on TPHC **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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 then prepared handled ready-to-eat food to go item. Without washing hands. Employee wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on table next to single serve to go items
12B-07-4
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 in contact with bacon.
10-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on table next to single use articles.
21-44-1
64
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over RTE bread in small make table
08A-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container mashed avocado (47F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler sitting on top of another container not portion or prepared today held out of temperature less than one hour. Employee placed in lower cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter
10-08-5
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 handle in contact with diced chicken in flip top cooler. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 Ppm at front counter rechecked 200 Ppm
21-08-4
50
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long hair not properly restrained. Employee put hair in tight bun. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle in guacamole in pop top cooler at back kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. observed tequeños w/ cheese @40F not covered in reach-in cooler at back kitchen area. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket. Operator hung mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of eggs on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle touching hummus. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
90
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen from dining room area, put on gloves, and begin transferring food items from walk-in cooler to front counter cooler, no hand wash. Educated employee on proper hand wash procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter pats at walk-in cooler. Operator removed and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed poached eggs (120°F - Hot Holding) at steam table in kitchen. Eggs out of temperature for approximately 30 mins, per operator. Advised operator to use Time as a public health control for eggs. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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. Observed at front counter. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup of tea stored on prep table in kitchen , next to to go boxes and to go bags. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quat sanitizer bucket at front counter 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200pm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Observed employee pick bread knife up off of the floor while wearing gloves, bring knife to 3 compartment sink, grab a clean towel, and continue to prepare food without changing gloves or washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Small unit, raw shell eggs 56°F cold, butter 47°F cold Holding for approximately 2 hours. Per operator, products were not portioned or prepared today. Operator moved to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 several pouched eggs inside sealed bags inside steam table poached eggs 124°F hot Holding.. Per operator products stored for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved to Time control and time marked products for the remaining time of 1 hour. Validated at the 4th hour product was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at any of the hand wash sinks. Operator provided soap for all hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee grounds and coffee spoon in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed. Advised operator not to use as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink at cook line not draining properly. Advised operator to contact plumber. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed dump sink at front counter area leaking.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carmela Coffee Pompano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carmela Coffee Pompano on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carmela Coffee Pompano?
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 Pompano.
How does Carmela Coffee Pompano compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Carmela Coffee Pompano most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Carmela Coffee Pompano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carmela Coffee Pompano 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 Pompano 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 Pompano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carmela Coffee Pompano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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