Friend's Coffee
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Friend's Coffee nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Friend's Coffee on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer and coolers in kitchen prep area with rusted shelves.
14-33-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three white cutting boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable in kitchen prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed two reach in chest freezers with ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
82
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 04/23.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards at the prep table next to the cook line soiled with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in chest freezer in back dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.
23-03-4
78
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw animal foods mixed with package cooked foods in the reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed raw animal foods mixed with package cooked foods in the reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
08A-14-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed reach in freezer in the back storage room with individually package chicken, package beef, package pork and package fish stored together. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed reach in freezer in the back storage room with individually package chicken, package beef, package pork and package fish stored together. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter and back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter and back storage area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
70
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese empanadas (123F - Hot Holding); croquettes (120F - Hot Holding); spinach empanadas (124F - Hot Holding) stored at the front counter hot box for less then 3 hours, as per operator. Operator reheated items. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw animal foods mixed with package cooked foods in the reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed reach in freezer in the back storage room with individually package chicken, package beef, package pork and package fish stored together. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed swai (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the back reach in cooler over night as per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed swai (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw shell egg (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the back reach in cooler over night as per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple containers cracked in the reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs and flour in containers next to the stove with no name label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter and back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
39
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm. Operator primed line, final reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose stored inside 3 compartment sink. Operator removed hose. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer at back storage area and front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at front counter.
38-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored on preparation table at kitchen. Operator removed cloths. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Discussed with employee. Employee took solution to replenish with chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
61
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Operator primed line, final reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreements and some employees reviewed and signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of chicken soup and cooked pork not date marked at reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator, products were prepared on the previous day.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored in water at 75F at cook line.
10-07-4
58
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (108F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at shelf above stove at cook line. As per operator, for approximately 3 hours. Observed maduro (98F - Hot Holding) Inside double pan at steam table. As per operator, less than 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat items to 165F.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution at 200ppm. Operator diluted with water to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed brocoli stored inside non food grade bag at reach in freezer at kitchen.
14-31-5
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near stove at cook line.
36-27-5
45
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Friend's Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Friend's Coffee on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Friend's Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Friend's Coffee.
How does Friend's Coffee compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Friend's Coffee most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Friend's Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Friend's Coffee have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Friend's 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 Friend's Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Friend's Coffee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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