The Little Coffee Shoppe

1172 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, The Little Coffee Shoppe has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 9, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Pompano Beach facility scores 78, putting The Little Coffee Shoppe on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

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

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by mop sink blocked by mop bucket and ladder **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as liners for food. Chef discarded paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.three door flip top cooler top part at cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding), moved items to working cooler and called for maintenance

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a mop and bottle in hand wash sink. Chef removed items **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Chef discarded bottle of water **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook washed; rinsed and and sanitized cutting board at three compartment sink; cook returned to cook line and proceeded to cook eggs without washing hands and changing gloves. Operator educated employee. Cook washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid and renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

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 - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Smoked, uncured ham in reduced oxygen packaging. Packaged on 02/04/23 in two door glass cooler in kitchen. Educated operator on ROP requirements for cured and uncured meats; Operator removed from ROP package. Ham 42°F cold holding.

03G-43-1

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed at front counter area.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cup on flip top cutting board at cook line. Employee removed and dumped coffee at three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

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 employee cell phone stored on flip top cooler cutting board at cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes on oil stored on floor next to three compartment sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink- at the coffee bar ; Establishment has other HWS with hot and cold water; Operator has plumber coming this afternoon to fix;

27-16-4

Basic - Food stored on floor- oil case at cook line; operator stored properly

08B-38-4

Basic - Clean bowls and plates, not stored inverted or in a protected manner- at dry storage rack Operator inverted; **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Little Coffee Shoppe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Little Coffee Shoppe on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Little Coffee Shoppe?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Little Coffee Shoppe.

How does The Little Coffee Shoppe compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

The Little Coffee Shoppe most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has The Little Coffee Shoppe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Little Coffee Shoppe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Little Coffee Shoppe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is The Little Coffee Shoppe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Little Coffee Shoppe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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