West Little River, Miami-Dade County

COFFEE FOR LIFE

7900 NW 27 AVE C03, West Little River, FL 33147

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Mar 19, 2026
City
West Little River
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

10-05-5

Detail 24454435

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use mixing spoons stored on water 101F at coffee station. Manager discarded water. Added new hot water (156F ) during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24454437

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw steaks inside reach in cooler next to kitchen door. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24454433

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with grease next to frying station. Employee removed and washed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-02-4

Detail 24454430

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed 2 plastic containers with sugar and flour not labeled under oven. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 24454434

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser behind front counter not working properly.

41-17-4

Detail 24454431

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach and water not labeled next to 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24454432

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-13-4

Detail 24454436

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open personal bottle water inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee removed and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24057439

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink next to frying station, manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-02-4

Detail 24057440

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with flour not labeled next to frying station, manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24057443

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 24057442

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24057441

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris on top preparation table. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08B-02-4

Detail 23558200

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed box of potatoes chips being stored on the floor , manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 23558201

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); 2nd -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm); Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23558202

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty coffee cups and spoons inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23558199

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 23558204

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks at 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded cutting board during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23558203

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open water bottle inside reach in freezer next to 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-27-5

Detail 23557979

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease next to 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Observed wall soiled with grease next to 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

27-08-4

Detail 23093166

Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running.observed at front handwashing sink (80F-Hot holding ) Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23093165

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. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23093170

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

24-05-4

Detail 23093168

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not inverted inside metal container next to preparation table. Employee inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23093164

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bottle waters and box with bananas stored on the floor behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23093167

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 spoons on top coffee machine 104F -Hot holding ), 2nd- (189F -Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23093163

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease next to 3 compartment sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 23093169

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 metal containers with sugar and coffee not labeled next to handwashing sink at front counter. Employee labeled product properly. Corrected On-Site

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 22889045

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties stored above potato fries located in the standing reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22889043

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler,prep unit: cooked rice ,as per operator from yesterday (51F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 22889041

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,prep unit: cooked rice ,as per operator from yesterday (51F - Cold Holding) standing 3 door unit:; sausages (46F - Cold Holding); turkey breast cooked (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator about 2 hours ago operator removed to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 22889044

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 22889042

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22805781

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed for Janny R, Martha R both working at the establishment for more than 2 months as per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Observed for Janny R certified by The Always Food Safe. Observed Martha R, no proof of certification at the time of the inspection.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 22590067

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles containing medications stored on food storage shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22590069

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 22590070

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above sliced cheese located in the standing reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22590066

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. Observed for Janny R, Martha R both working at the establishment for more than 2 months as per operator. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22590068

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. Repeat Violation Warning

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22073138

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 22073136

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink, employee removed container from inside hand sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22073135

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.

08B-38-4

Detail 22073137

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on the floor. Employee stored case of water six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22073139

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled.

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

50-17-2

Detail 21579954

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-02-6

Detail 21579953

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken with ice located in reach in freezer. Observed raw ground beef stored above lettuce,located in the standing reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21579952

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 21579955

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above fryer.

08B-38-4

Detail 21579951

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box containing onions stored on the kitchen floor.

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20918861

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef Pattie's over cooked pork in the reach in cooler. Operator readjusted the product Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20918860

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in the front area block by garbage container

05-08-4

Detail 20918859

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

53B-01-5

Detail 20918863

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. Observed Barbara Gonzalez

02C-02-5

Detail 20918858

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of spaghetti in the reach in cooler made yesterday per operator

14-09-4

Detail 20918857

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

10-08-5

Detail 20918862

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice bin in the reach in freezer

22-08-4

Detail 20918856

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled

Aug 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-07-5

Detail 20405335

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

14-31-5

Detail 20405332

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken/ beef as stored in thank you bags in the reach in freezer

24-27-4

Detail 20405334

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed handwash sink in close proximity of clean utensils drying at 3compartment sink .

06-01-5

Detail 20405333

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed steak thawing in container on shelving .