Shepherd Artisan Coffee
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
58
Score
Shepherd Artisan Coffee, located at 2745 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, had a moderate-risk inspection on March 12, 2026, with a score of 58. This inspection resulted in one critical, two major, and four minor violations. Historically, Shepherd Artisan Coffee has predominantly received medium-risk ratings across its 12 scored inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee was washing his hands with cold water. Employee rewashed his hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils left inside hand sink at the front counter. Person in charge moved them to the back. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Procedure was sent to the manager and manager printed it and started filling it out. Observed empanadas and sandwiches in display marked with 4 hrs . **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed all female employees wearing ( Pandora bracelet)
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed apples and potatoes inside a cardboard box on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
58
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above heavy cream inside reach in cooler. Employee inverted them immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food containers with food contact surface up. Employee inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed some forks with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Employee placed it under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
50
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon at 62 F left at ambient temperature for approximately 30 minutes as per employee. Employee stored it inside the freezer to lower the temperature immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical inside spray bottle ( as per owner , sanitizer solution). Bottle was labeled . **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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/ No certified manager present at the time of the inspection. Observed 6 employees present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired test kits ( chlorine and quart ) since 2021.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Elisa Cruz working since 9/2023.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to drop coffee leftover .
31A-11-4
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. Observed missing employee agreements for 3 employees ( Magdalena, Maria Bartolini, Maria Orozco). Employees signed the documents . **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located in front of the prep sink in the kitchen)
14-11-5
41
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. Equipment located in front of the fruit processor and in the kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed chia pudding,and fruit salad at the display for customer self service.Owner decided to marked the shelving as sample. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
90
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dishmachine with chemical added to a hive sanitation , but chlorine ppm is 0. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: Observed dishmachine sanitizer concentration 0 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed cups inside dishmachine when sanitizer concentration is chlorine 0 ppm. Employee set up the 3 compartment sink with Chlorine sanitizer 100 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: As per employees, the dishmachine is used to wash the dishes and the sanitizer bucket was replaced yesterday . Observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm at the time of the inspection. . **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Info was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front hand sink to discard leftover. Employee was coached about the use of the hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: Observed cleaning brush inside hand sink located at the front. **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine located in the front. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine. **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape to repair a metal shelf corner. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: Observed clear tape used to repair metal shelf cover. **Time Extended**
14-71-4
55
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed cups inside dishmachine when sanitizer concentration is chlorine 0 ppm. Employee set up the 3 compartment sink with Chlorine sanitizer 100 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs left at ambient temperature of 68 F for approximately 40 minutes . Employee placed the eggs with ice bath underneath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dishmachine with chemical added to a hive sanitation , but chlorine ppm is 0.
22-49-4
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. Info was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front hand sink to discard leftover. Employee was coached about the use of the hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing training for Paula and Camilo working in the establishment for more than 2 months .
53B-01-5
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. Form for new employees was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine located in the front. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape to repair a metal shelf corner.
14-71-4
39
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink. Manager restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked quinoa from 5/25, (as per manager ) with no date on it.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles at the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some cutting boards with excessive marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 5 gallon cooking oil container stored on the storage floor. Manager moved it to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic drinkware boxes stored on the floor.
25-05-4
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