Espresso Self

1390 Us 1, Malabar, FL 32950

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Espresso Self, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Florida restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Number not posted on exterior of unit.

50-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood filter covers soiled with grease build up.

23-03-4

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in hand wash station. Bucket removed by operator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In freezer of fridge freezer combo. Operator educated

08B-49-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled grease and dust

23-03-4

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over canned/bottled drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-11-5

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. Provided the Operator a copy of the Employee Health Reporting Agreement, employee signed **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times pan in hand wash sink upon arrival **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wall behind flat top soiled with accumulated food debris

36-27-5

Basic - Food stored on floor, multiple jugs of drinks, fryer oil, unopened condiments

08B-38-4

Basic - Plastic forks stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw ground beef and bacon stored over bottled drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-11-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Feb 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Espresso Self last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Espresso Self on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Espresso Self?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Espresso Self.

Has Espresso Self's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Espresso Self have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Espresso Self 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 Espresso Self inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Espresso Self is inspected around two times per year on average.

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