Premium Coffee
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
78
Score
Premium Coffee has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cutler Bay restaurant scores 70. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displays expired 10/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displays expired 10/2024. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); beef (46 F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (68 F - Cold Holding); cheese (71 F - Cold Holding); lettuce (68 F- Cold Holding); butter (74 F - Cold Holding) as per employee all food was placed around 11:00 AM this morning. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (91 F - Hot Holding) inside the rice cooker. As per employee for about 1 hour. Employee was advised to reheat the rice to 165°F or above. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored in the same container with raw beef inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); beef (46 F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (68 F - Cold Holding); cheese (71 F - Cold Holding); lettuce (68 F- Cold Holding); butter (74 F - Cold Holding) as per employee all food was placed around 11:00 AM this morning. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cups stored inside the hand wash sink. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displays expired 10/2024. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic waters stored on the floor at the front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not identified at the front counter. **Warning**
02D-01-5
35
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Evelyn Garcia employed more than sixty days no proof of certification. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with slime like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
86
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored in no food grade bags at reach in freezer at storage room. Coached owner on proper food grade material.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (63F - Cold Holding) for. Ore than two hours. Owner discarded items
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. Owner removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed not chemical test strips at time of inspection.
16-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint. Employee placed on hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor under front counter. Owner place water bottles on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at restroom located at food court.
31B-04-4
50
Sep 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
70
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a garage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Premium Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Premium Coffee on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Premium Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Premium Coffee.
How does Premium Coffee compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?
Premium Coffee most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Cutler Bay average of 70.
Has Premium Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Premium Coffee have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Premium 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 Premium Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Premium Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.
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