Circle House Coffee
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Circle House Coffee, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer upstairs. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer upstairs - chunks of ice on floor - circulation fan sounds like it is hitting ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-26: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fridge 6 - cream (50-51F); milk (48-49FF); whipped cream (50F); egg and cheese turkey wrap (47F); chorizo wrap (53F). Per operator, all cream items were held in unit overnight - not prepped or portioned today. The wraps were placed in unit 1.5 hours ago. Advised operator to move wraps to freezer to quick chill. See stop sale. Prep area - upstairs - right low boy - cheese (47-48F); sliced ham (45-46F); turkey (45-46F). Per operator items in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered establishment from outside and began scooping ice without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. Fridge 6 - cream (50-51F); milk (48-49FF); whipped cream (50F). Per operator, all cream items were held in unit overnight - not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Prep area - upstairs - right low boy - cheese (47-48F); sliced ham (45-46F); turkey (45-46F). Per operator items in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. 2 non-service dogs in lobby. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-22-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer upstairs. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer upstairs - chunks of ice on floor - circulation fan sounds like it is hitting ice. **Warning**
14-69-4
45
Mar 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
90
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
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. Fridge 6 - milk (53F); cream (55F). Per operator, milk and cream were held in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Upstairs right side chest freezer - beef empanada pastries (78F); frozen spinach (80F). Observed Unit off. Per operator items held in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fridge 6 - milk (53F); cream (55F); pre cooked egg and cheese wrap (52F). Per operator, milk and cream were held in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Pre cooked egg and cheese wraps were placed in unit 1.5 hours ago. Egg and cheese wraps moved to freezer to quick chill. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Observed 2 non-service dogs at front counter. **Warning**
35A-22-5
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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Upstairs right side chest freezer - beef empanada pastries (78F); frozen spinach (80F). Observed Unit off. Per operator items held in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-05-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Fridge 6 - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4
39
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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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. Grab and Go items lacking address information on label.
02D-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in 2 door cooler by dish machine. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Circle House Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Circle House Coffee on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Circle House Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Circle House Coffee.
How does Circle House Coffee compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Circle House Coffee most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Circle House Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Circle House Coffee have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Circle House Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Circle House Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Circle House Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.
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