Macondo Coffee Shop
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Macondo Coffee Shop 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee personal items stored”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Macondo Coffee Shop trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated chicken over commercially processed bread in prep area. Operator removed bread and stored elsewhere. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed half and half in front counter, as per employee more than 24hrs, without date marking.
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage container through out kitchen on and above food preparation areas.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed iPad and charging battery on dry storage shelf in prep area. Operator removed items from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on wall behind cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in prep area. Employee removed label. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of chocolate syrup at front counter without label.
02D-01-5
61
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Observed accumulation of dust in vents at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulated on walls at cook line area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Observed accumulation of grease on walls at cook line. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico de Gallo (47 F - Cold Holding). As per operator was at room temperature for less than 4 hours. Chef placed it inside ice. Also, observed Baked Potato (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator for over 24 hours. Chef discarded food during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Baked Potato (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator for over 24 hours. Chef discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at cook line change task and not changing gloves as needed. Coached employee on proper procedures. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Handwash sink used to stored dirty utensils and blender at front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu items containing fried eggs not identified on the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cooked quinoa container at steam table at kitchen area. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled next to dishwasher machine. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulated on walls at cook line area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloth at kitchen area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed almond flour container not properly identified at hallway by kitchen entrance. Employee put a label on it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini plastic bowl container inside pico de gallo at reach in cooler next to dishwasher machine. Employee removed bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed dishwasher machine racks on the floor at dishwasher area. **Warning**
24-26-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils stored not inverted next to dry storage area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees items on top of prep tables and mixer table all around kitchen. Employee moved personal items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on flour and almond flour containers on the hallway by kitchen area. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
23
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed mop in bucket not in use; at callback. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in multiple reach in freezers throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Observed ice buildup in multiple reach in freezers throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked potatoes (86F - Cold Holding) in bottom reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Operator discarded potatoes during inspection. Also observed feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler in new expansion area. As per operator since yesterday 3/10.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (86F - Cold Holding) in bottom reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per operator for more than four hours. Operator discarded potatoes during inspection. Also observed feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler in new expansion area. As per operator since yesterday 3/10.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed expansion with suite 13027. Observed Storage area at expansion area with one standing reach in freezer and two standing reach in coolers. Also observed storage racks with dry goods. Verified on OnBase and observed that plan Reviewer Ossian Brady is in the process of reviewing the plans. The plan reviewer contacted the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-16-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in reach kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in multiple reach in freezers throughout establishment.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single set containers not inverted in top shelf prep table across from cookline. Operator inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal water bottles stored on prep tables throughout kitchen area.
40-06-5
52
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler at cook line smoked sausage (59F - Cold Holding). As per chef for about 1 hour, was cut and placed into cooler from standing reach in cooler. Observed at center prep table, butter (68F - Cold Holding). As per chef for about 1 hour. Chef placed into reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front counter hand wash sink blocked with soiled dishes inside sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink, used as dump sink with food debris inside.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips available for chlorine fish,aching or quaternary three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed for front counter dish machine. Advised operator to utilize main kitchens dish machine to wash and sanitize dishes.
16-59-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in storage hallway.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at pathway of restrooms, boxes of oat milk stored on floor. Operator removed and placed onto shelf.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of dry quinoa, operator removed and stored up right.
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at kitchen pathway entrance, bags of cut fruit and fruit pulps thawing.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Chef removed from bucket and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
43
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above salsa,located in the reach in cooler by stove. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs changed gloves without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
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. Observed utensils stored in unit by the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the smoked salmon. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on the storage shelf opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
50
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
35
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs with mushrooms,located in the 2 door standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sweet peppers stored in shopping bag,located in the 2 door reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for both bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled,above prep table, above ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed by the passage way. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Macondo Coffee Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Macondo Coffee Shop on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Macondo Coffee Shop?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Macondo Coffee Shop.
How does Macondo Coffee Shop compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Macondo Coffee Shop most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Macondo Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Macondo Coffee Shop have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Macondo Coffee Shop 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 Macondo Coffee Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Macondo Coffee Shop is inspected around four times per year on average.
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