Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 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.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “cases of water stored on floor in front counter” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Hallandale Beach sits at 80, putting Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee begin work, wrapped hair put on hat and failed to wash hands before taking coffee to a customer. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket next to mop sink. Manager stored to dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers under prep table in kitchen. Manager dried during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
64
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Supera lowboy reach in is hot and not blowing air. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Unplugged. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Supera Lowboy Reach in- ; Feta Cheese (67F - Cold Holding); Smoked salmon (68F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Quinoa (68F - Cold Holding); Ham (67F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit warm. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Instructed Manager to use chlorine until repair is complete.
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Supera Lowboy Reach in- ; Feta Cheese (67F - Cold Holding); Smoked salmon (68F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Quinoa (68F - Cold Holding); Ham (67F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit warm. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Supera lowboy reach in is hot and not blowing air.
14-11-5
61
Mar 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit. Manager ordered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
90
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Front counter hand washing sink.
12A-08-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
11-03-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager removed water and cleaned utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of Windows oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Cases of water stored on floor in front counter. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Quinoa in Supera Lowboy exceeded 7 days after preparation. Dated 12-05. Tuna salad in Supera Lowboy and reach in cooler exceeded 7 days after preparation dated 11-28. See Stop sale
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Quinoa in Supera Lowboy exceeded 7 days after preparation. Dated 12-05. Tuna salad in Supera Lowboy and reach in cooler exceeded 7 days after preparation dated 11-28. See Stop sale
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottles of oil not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing under prep table with no running water. Manager placed in a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of orange stored on floor in front counter. Employee elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw salmon stored above open bag of bread in Kratos freezer. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee water bottle stored in Migali Lowboy cooler with food to be served to customer. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Packs of water stored on the floor in front counter. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at front counter.
22-20-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar?
Across the inspection record, “cases of water stored on floor in front counter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar.
How does Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar 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 Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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