Coffee Break
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Coffee Break has eight inspections in the public record. Coffee Break was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Coffee Break's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser near 3 compartment sink missing label.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in cook line soiled with grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor in storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed speed rack shelves in walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed speed rack shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulb in walk freezer missing cover.
38-07-4
61
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance.
22-16-4
86
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen used to fill up container with water. Employee was advised on use of hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observe missing floor tile in kitchen near walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over pastries on speed rack inside of walk in freezer. Employee placed items in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw beef inside of walk in cooler. Employee placed items in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test strips expired.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 spatulas stored in between wall and equipment. Operator removed items from in between cracks. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust. Employee cleaned fan guards at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
61
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee come out of restroom, put on gloves and proceeded to engage in food preparation without washing hands. Manager and employee were coached on proper hand washing procedures.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee come out of restroom, put on gloves and proceeded to engage in food preparation without washing hands. Manager and employee were coached on proper hand washing procedures.
12A-11-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in nonfood-grade bags inside of walk-in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces inside of walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed personal water container stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed item from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed brush handle inside of container with liquid eggs. Owner removed brush from container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in kitchen in front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions, bags of carrots and a case of raw salmon stored on floor inside of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 3 light shields missing in kitchen area above cook line and 3 compartment sink.
38-07-4
37
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: On 2/22/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor under shelves inside walk-in cooler/walk in freezer and under shelves in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles by walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven **Warning**
22-08-4
74
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked beef underneath the shell eggs inside walk-in cooler. Employee inverted the storage position. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside the hand sink at the front. Also observed employee was rinsing the coffee jar inside the hand sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee inverted all the clean containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean knives stored in between the plastic holder and the wall. Owner instructed the employee to removed and clean up all the knives. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-14-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed open jar with milk by the hand sink located at the front counter. Missing splash guard.
08B-54-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar ( as per employee ) without label. Employee labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coffee Break last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coffee Break on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coffee Break?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Coffee Break.
How does Coffee Break compare to other restaurants in Bay Harbor Islands?
Coffee Break most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bay Harbor Islands average of 76.
Has Coffee Break's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coffee Break have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Coffee Break 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 Coffee Break inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coffee Break is inspected around two times per year on average.
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