Mugs Coffee
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
58
Score
Mugs Coffee appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly 15 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Compared to other Sunny Isles Beach restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Observed Employee began working with food and prepping coffee after taking customer order without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Observed handwash sink nozzle with water filter attached. Advised person in charge that filter must be removed and hand washing sink cannot be used for other purposes other than hand washing. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed the following sinks not accessible due to dishes stored in handwashing sink behind front counter and purse stored in handwashing sink in kitchen area. sink behind front not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Observed Ceiling in dining room shows water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Observed take out containers stored on floor behind front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor from hand washing sink in kitchen area.
29-03-4
58
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Observed handwash sink nozzle with water filter attached. Advised person in charge that filter must be removed and hand washing sink can not be used for other purposes other than hand washing.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
82
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license As of 10/1/24.
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat foods with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed chef preparing and plating raw salmon with bare hands. Advised manager abdominal she instructed employee to wash hands and put on gloves.
09-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
70
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee serve customer then proceed to prep food without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed at time of inspection mop sink blocked and manager advised that wastewater is dumped into floor drains. **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Observed pastries displayed on front counter not properly protected from contamination. **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed cans of raid stored in mop sink. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored directly over cooked bacon in reach in cooler and reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator to print. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mozzarella cheese thawing in hand washing sink. Located in kitchen area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed filter attached to hand washing sink nozzle used for drinking water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator to print. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed establishment using lactic acid for sanitizer. No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed establishment offering fresh squeezed orange juice prepared on site not date marked. Juice was located in front counter reach in cooler not accessible to customers. Advised manager to add date marking. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance, grease and food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Hole in wall behind reach in freezer and soiled in some areas. Located in kitchen area/ prep area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Food storage container lid cracked and broken. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - AC vents soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mozzarella cheese thawing at ambient temperature. Located in hand washing sink. Chef moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed cleaning equipment stored on shelf directly next to food in dry storage area. **Warning**
42-03-5
Basic - Clean bowls, plates, containers, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
12
May 7, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Chef rearrange.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various containers of cut vegetables.
14-86-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees present at time of inspection with no certified manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water filter attached to hand washing sink nozzle behemoth front counter. Also observed employee washing dishes in hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pans stored on floor between 3 compartment sink and prep shelf. Chef moved to shelf.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oranges on floor under prep shelf. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
50
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese sandwich stored on front counter cabinet at 60F - Cold Holding. As per person in charge food had only been in cabinet for about 1 hour.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of raid stored on floor under 3 compartment sink.
41-05-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining various containers of cut vegetables.
14-86-1
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in hand washing sink and sanitizing afterwards. Advised person in charge that dishes must be sanitized before using.
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink behind front counter.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water filter attached to hand washing sink nozzle behemoth front counter. Also observed employee washing dishes in hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pans being stored directly on floor.
24-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout cups and lids being stored on floor in dining room.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed various foods being stored to reach in cooler uncovered.
08B-12-5
32
Nov 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without a license. Establishment was open and serving about 7 guest at time of licensing inspection. Temporary license was given to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
50-08-7
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining a container of cut lettuce.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Advised manger and she rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; ham and cheese sandwiches (53F - Cold Holding); raspberry and cheese pastry (53F - Cold Holding); cheese pastry (57F - Cold Holding) All located on front counter. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout cups being stored on floor in dining room and pack of takeout containers stored on floor in kitchen area.
25-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in kitchen area.
10-07-4
45
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed empanadas being stored in non food grade bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a container of spinach and lettuce.
14-86-1
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Temperature was 61°F and located on prep table.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 3 cans of raid stored in mop sink.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty dishes being stored in hand washing sink. Located behind front counter.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cup tops being stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mugs Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mugs Coffee on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mugs Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mugs Coffee.
How does Mugs Coffee compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?
Mugs Coffee most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.
Has Mugs Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mugs Coffee have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mugs Coffee 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 Mugs Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mugs Coffee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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