DELRAY BEACH, Palm Beach County

CARMELA COFFEE

8918 W ATLANTIC AVE BAY 300, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33446

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Feb 19, 2026
City
DELRAY BEACH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 24381166

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler Flip top cooler #1 ; Swiss cheese (43-46F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four than four hours. Operator added ice to product to quick chill. Observed in four drawer ; butter chips (51F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved to tall reach in to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 24381168

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a mop bucket stored in front of handwashing sink in kitchen near mop sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24381167

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen next to low top cooler. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Total: 8

12A-27-4

Detail 23989681

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with gloves and then touch ready to eat spinach without changing gloves or washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands and change gloves. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23989683

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Asber refrigeration raw salmon stored over cooked bacon. Operator stored salmon properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 23989680

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Raw shell eggs 71F stored outside of cooler. Per operator eggs was held out of temperature less than four hours. Operator placed back into cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 23989677

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 in four drawer cooler ; butter chips (51F); . Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23989682

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler #1 ; bruschetta (43-48F);. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed food past the fill line. Operator placed food out of temp into another container to quick chill. Observed in four drawer cooler ; butter chips (51F); . Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 23989684

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a no bucket stored in front of handwashing sink in kitchen near mop sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23989678

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a coffee cup stored in handwashing sink at bar station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23989679

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-25-4

Detail 23512364

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed manager Touching hair by putting hair into ponytail then proceeded to make and serve coffee to customers with no hand wash. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 23512363

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. butter packets (68F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting on counter in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 4.5 hours. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23512361

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packets (68F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting on counter in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 4.5 hours. See stop sale.

11-27-4

Detail 23512362

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. Not available at time of inspection. Vomit and diarrhea procedure emailed to operator.

02D-03-4

Detail 23512365

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Chia with fresh fruit and hard boiled eggs for customer self service missing location address.

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-16-4

Detail 22996634

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter building, put on gloves and begin handling clean wares without first washing, instructed employee to wash hands before beginning Corrected On-Site

22-43-4

Detail 22996638

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up at 0ppm quaternary. Sanitizer empty. Discussed with operator. Set up triple sink using chlorine at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 22996639

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs being held without temperature control at 73F ambient. Operator states eggs have been put for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22996637

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top: Turkey (49F - Cold Holding). Item being held in package on top of pans above fill lines. Operator states item has been out for approximately 2 hours, operator moved to reach in cooler. front counter display: carrot cake with cream cheese frosting (72F - Cold Holding) being held for approximately 2 hours. Discussed TPHC with operator. Instructed operator to time mark item to be discarded at end of 4 hours Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 22996633

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. empanada heated 20 minutes ago (9:10) (81F-86F - Cooling); empanada 10:05 (77F - Cooling) being cooled on speed rack at room temperature. Operator panned up and chest freezer.

53A-05-6

Detail 22996636

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

36-36-4

Detail 22996635

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in kitchen area

25-22-4

Detail 22996640

Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. To go bags stored directly under paper towel dispenser at cook line hand wash sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

41-07-4

Detail 22460904

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on shelf with wares above food items in prep area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22460905

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen area blocked by mop bucket. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

16-32-5

Detail 22460906

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test kit for quat sanitizer

11-26-1

Detail 22460903

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. Not provided for new employees. Provided to operator

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22146144

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked eggs Manager placed raw eggs on Bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22146143

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash Handwash sink next to Rech In Cooler. Employee replaced paper towels Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22146140

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22146142

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

42-01-4

Detail 22146141

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-13-4

Detail 21678602

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handles dirty utensils then clean utensils without washing hands and changing gloves

31A-09-4

Detail 21678600

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Manager removed cart blocking hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21678599

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

13-03-4

Detail 21678601

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair net Corrected On-Site

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

12A-09-4

Detail 21256246

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched cell phone then return to work

53A-05-6

Detail 21256249

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-03-4

Detail 21256248

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

22-20-5

Detail 21256247

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

29-49-6

Detail 21256245

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 20779839

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon stored behind avocado spread in flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator reversed. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 20779837

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-03-4

Detail 20779838

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cashier provided. Corrected On-Site

Aug 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 20471261

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....whipped cream cheese 50°, hummus 50°, spinach 48°, goat cheese 47°, capers 48°, caramelized onion47° , ricotta cheese 48°, Bree cheese 47° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours

03A-02-5

Detail 20471266

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....whipped cream cheese 50°, hummus 50°, spinach 48°, goat cheese 47°, capers 48°, caramelized onion47° , ricotta cheese 48°, Bree cheese 47° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.. ..cheeses 50°, quinoa 47°, smoked salmon 48°, chicken 48° in same above reach in cooler at kitchen. Food being held less than four hours. Employee time marked on food. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20471263

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by speed rack. Employee moved . Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20471260

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...rinse towel in handwashing sink. Discussed with employee

16-37-1

Detail 20471264

Intermediate - No chemical QUAT test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 20471265

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Employee provided Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20471262

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 20471259

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in quinoa, cheeses , employee discarded. Corrected On-Site