Walters Coffee Shop by Sergio
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
86
Score
Walters Coffee Shop by Sergio has been inspected 15 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 18 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Among Palmetto Bay restaurants, the typical score is 63; Walters Coffee Shop by Sergio is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of lemon grass stored on the floor.Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
86
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed broken tiles in the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed broken tiles in the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Observed broken tiles in the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Observed broken tiles in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed more than 25 live roaches crawling inside the oven of a stove located at the front cook line area of the kitchen. When oven door was opened roaches fell to the floor and started crawling all over the kitchen floor. Observed a live roach crawling inside the drawer of the reach in cooler where food is stored. Reach in cooler is under the grill in the cook line area. Also observed a live roach crawling inside clean utensils under preparation table in the kitchen area and another live roach in the dry storage under the sugar container. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed 3 live roaches in the establishment. One crawling inside an oven and two crawling next to the prep table in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed one live roach crawling inside the oven of a stove located at the front cook line area of the kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Observed three live roaches, one live roach behind coffee makers in the front area, two live roaches at the floor of the cook line in kitchen area. Observed three dead roaches, two inside the reach in cooler across of the stove and one on the floor under shelving unit. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the front counter and throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the front counter and throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed at the front counter and throughout the kitchen area. As **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Observed at the front counter and throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed broken tiles in the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed broken tiles in the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Observed broken tiles in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
74
Sep 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed more than 25 live roaches crawling inside the oven of a stove located at the front cook line area of the kitchen. When oven door was opened roaches fell to the floor and started crawling all over the kitchen floor. Observed a live roach crawling inside the drawer of the reach in cooler where food is stored. Reach in cooler is under the grill in the cook line area. Also observed a live roach crawling inside clean utensils under preparation table in the kitchen area and another live roach in the dry storage under the sugar container. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed 3 live roaches in the establishment. One crawling inside an oven and two crawling next to the prep table in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed one live roach crawling inside the oven of a stove located at the front cook line area of the kitchen. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC Vents with dust at the dining area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed AC Vents with dust at the dining area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed AC Vents with dust at the dining area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn throughout the establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Did observe floor area(s) covered with standing water by the dry storage. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Did observe floor area(s) covered with standing water by the dry storage. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the front counter and throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the front counter and throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed at the front counter and throughout the kitchen area. As **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed broken tiles in the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed broken tiles in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris in the kitchen area. And also observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of the stove with accumulation of grease. And hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed side of the stove with accumulation of grease. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed side of the stove with accumulation of grease and hood filters soiled at the front counter. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking under the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed a water leaking under the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-27: Observed a water leaking under the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
55
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 13 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed more than 25 live roaches crawling inside the oven of a stove located at the front cook line area of the kitchen. When oven door was opened roaches fell to the floor and started crawling all over the kitchen floor. Observed a live roach crawling inside the drawer of the reach in cooler where food is stored. Reach in cooler is under the grill in the cook line area. Also observed a live roach crawling inside clean utensils under preparation table in the kitchen area and another live roach in the dry storage under the sugar container. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed 3 live roaches in the establishment. One crawling inside an oven and two crawling next to the prep table in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the stove at the front line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind the stove at the front line. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC Vents with dust at the dining area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed AC Vents with dust at the dining area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the shelves by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed equipment not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the shelves by the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door by the dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Exterior at the back door by dry storage has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Did observe floor area(s) covered with standing water by the dry storage. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the front counter and throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the front counter and throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed broken tiles in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris in the kitchen area. And also observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of the stove with accumulation of grease. And hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed side of the stove with accumulation of grease. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and reach freezer have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed reach in cooler and reach freezer have accumulation of soil residues **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking under the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed a water leaking under the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
45
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 25 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed more than 25 live roaches crawling inside the oven of a stove located at the front cook line area of the kitchen. When oven door was opened roaches fell to the floor and started crawling all over the kitchen floor. Observed a live roach crawling inside the drawer of the reach in cooler where food is stored. Reach in cooler is under the grill in the cook line area. Also observed a live roach crawling inside clean utensils under preparation table in the kitchen area and another live roach in the dry storage under the sugar container.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was using his cell phone then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed towel used to covered bean sprouts in the walk in cooler.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs stored inside bread in the walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
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 cooked potatoes inside the walk in cooler not date marked. As per employee potatoes were cooked yesterday morning.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC Vents with dust at the dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner in the kitchen area.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displays expired o 10/01/2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards no longer cleanable at the front counter and it the kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone and a thermo stored in the rack with clean equipment. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the shelves by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door by the dry storage.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the front counter and throughout the kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles in the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
36-12-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door handle. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed a knife stored inside a soiled container with old debris at the front counter.
10-02-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris in the kitchen area. And also observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of the stove with accumulation of grease. And hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler and reach freezer have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked potatoes inside the walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the stove at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking under the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the front counter.
21-12-4
13
Feb 6, 2025
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed chair in front of hand was sink next to preparation table. Chef removed chair from in front of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to fill metal container with water. Chef removed container from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles over cook line soiled with food debris. Observed vents over coffee station at front counter soiled with debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer next to vent.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife store in between preparation table and work station. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior microwave at cook line soiled with food debris. Chef cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler under flattop at front counter soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed fish sauce stored in gallon milk container.
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork ambient thawing. Chef placed product in prep sink under cold running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Outside Wall of reach in cooler at front counter next to fryers soiled with grease debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on food slicer and not in sanitizing solution. Chef removed and placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Sep 9, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling AC vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed debris removed from most vents. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers stored near warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at spoons and forks near hand washing sink at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
24-18-4
82
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
11
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw ground beef stored over ham.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink located at front counter and preparation area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior at cook line with some old grease accumulation.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer At cook line by the exit door.
22-16-4
70
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in freezer/cooler located at front counter observed raw liver stored over ice cream. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler located next to the preparation table in the cook line cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (60F - Cold Holding), as per manager only about two hours in this unit. Manager added ice in some food items and transferred the rest to the walk in cooler for a rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed in the preparation area approximately 3 live flies flying above the preparation table in the preparation area, observed approximately 4 small live frying insects frying around the garage can next to the dishwashing area, did not observed flying insects landing on food. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid license on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken over raw ground beef, manager removed chicken on site. **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer, can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup with no handle used as scoop in the flour container, manager removed it. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees backpack shirts, sweaters stored over the preparation table in front of the walk in freezer. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor with old soiled accumulation, observed heavy soiled and food accumulation on the floor by the cook line entrance and underneath the cooking equipments. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease accumulation in the oven along the cook line in the kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink located at front counter. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler located in the cook line area shelves heavily soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
29
Mar 10, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler located in the cook line observed raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce, mayonnaise. Employee placed eggs underneath ready to eat food onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located next to the fryer in the front line observed cream cheese (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee they had the cooler door open for some time, instructed manager to close the cooler door and transfer all food items to another working cooler until the unit internal temperature goes down. Employee transferring food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds 200 ppm. Manager added water and lowered sanitizer solution to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board attached to the reach in cooler in the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed 2 haft eaten bananas stored in the reach in cooler next to the fryers in the front counter. Manager discarded them onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee's backpack stored in the food storage shelves in the cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets torn, reach in cooler located in front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath the storage shelves in the walk in cooler, In cook line observed the floor with old food accumulation underneath the shelves and around the cove molding throughout the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In a plastic storage container in the bar area observed spoons not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper installed over the preparation table in the preparation area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both oven in the cook line interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air temperature thermometer provided in holding unit by the bar area.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some shelves in the walk in cooler soiled, shelves located near the walk in cooler by the dishwashing area soiled, walk in cooler next to the walk in freezer gasket soiled, underneath preparation table observed old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed clean plastic containers with old labels, stored in shelves by the dishwashing area.
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer located next to the oven in the cook line, reach in cooler next to the fryer at front counter interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind the hand sink located in the preparation area with old food stains.
36-27-5
32
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer observed raw chicken over bread.
08A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located by the walk in cooler.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees prepping food in the kitchen with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler/freezer located at front line by the kitchen entrance gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled with old food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large pot with boiled potatoes stored in the walk in cooler floor. Employee placed pot on a rack off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in the cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer located next to the oven in the cook line interior soiled. Reach in cooler interior souled with old food debris, reach in cooler located in the front line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. On preparation tables.
21-02-4
52
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Walters Coffee Shop by Sergio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Walters Coffee Shop by Sergio on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Walters Coffee Shop by Sergio?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Walters Coffee Shop by Sergio.
How does Walters Coffee Shop by Sergio compare to other restaurants in Palmetto Bay?
Walters Coffee Shop by Sergio most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Palmetto Bay average of 63.
Has Walters Coffee Shop by Sergio's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Walters Coffee Shop by Sergio have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Walters Coffee Shop by Sergio 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 Walters Coffee Shop by Sergio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Walters Coffee Shop by Sergio is inspected around five times per year on average.
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