Terciopelo Coffee and Lunch

255 East Flagler St Unit 74, Miami, FL 33131

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Terciopelo Coffee and Lunch stretching back to 2022. Terciopelo Coffee and Lunch was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

12A-07-5

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 - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

05-07-4

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 - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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11-27-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

11-26-1

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Bottles of ibuprofen in Shelves, kitchen, food, preparation area.

41-07-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Food preparation area.

14-09-4

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples not wrapped, self-service **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

11-27-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation**

11-07-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-07-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Terciopelo Coffee and Lunch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Terciopelo Coffee and Lunch on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Terciopelo Coffee and Lunch?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Terciopelo Coffee and Lunch.

How does Terciopelo Coffee and Lunch compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Terciopelo Coffee and Lunch most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Terciopelo Coffee and Lunch's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Terciopelo Coffee and Lunch have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Terciopelo Coffee and Lunch 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 Terciopelo Coffee and Lunch inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Terciopelo Coffee and Lunch is inspected around two times per year on average.

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