Plantation, Broward County

HELENAS COFFEE

823B S UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation, FL 33324

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 1, 2025
City
Plantation
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 24076147

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by mop sink used to store wiping clothes. Operator removed wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 24076146

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Norwegian Helena's Special, Alaska Helena's Special and Salmon Avocado Toast listed on the menu with raw salmon and not identified to contain a raw product. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 24076149

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in office a hole in the wall. Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 24076148

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over food prep area near triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

22-43-4

Detail 23008733

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary +400ppm ). Operator made new solution, quaternary sanitizer, 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23008732

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of skim milk, employee placed date label. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 23008734

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Front counter- located above sandwich station, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22701738

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored next to ready to eat chicken. Chicken not commercially packaged. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22701734

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Brandi Eden expired 12/11/2018 Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22701736

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink next to mop sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22701737

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 Daniela N. employed more than 60 days with no proof of training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22701733

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. No proof that employee has been informed of their reporting responsibilities. Renata R. Operator printed and reviewed responsibilities with employee. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22701735

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water stored on floor in storage area. Operator removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 7

01D-01-5

Detail 22441095

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22441094

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over sliced cheese inside flip top cooler at front counter. Operator properly stored.

01B-02-5

Detail 22441099

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (46°F - Cold Holding) stored in display case at front counter. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in display case overnight. Stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22441097

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (46°F - Cold Holding) stored in display case at front counter. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in display case overnight. Stop sale.

53B-02-5

Detail 22441096

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.

05-03-4

Detail 22441098

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.

35B-02-4

Detail 22441100

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over flip top cooler at front counter.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-11-4

Detail 22072602

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic to go container in hand washing sink opposite convection oven. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Jul 1, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

51-13-4

Detail 21165121

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed choking poster Inspector emailed choking poster to Operator

25-06-4

Detail 21165123

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items not inverted. Operator inverted items Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21165122

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung up to dry. Corrected On-Site