CARMELA COFFEE BRIC
4800 T REX AVE STE 150, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 5, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (8)
- 29-34-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached
High Priority
- 12A-09-4CriticalCorrected on site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle mop with gloved hands then proceed to handle pans of food items without removing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 06-01-5Corrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw smoked salmon thawing at room temperature, operator moved to reach in cooler
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw smoked salmon thawing at room temperature, operator moved to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4RepeatCorrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes stored in ware washing area hand wash sink. Operator removed
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes stored in ware washing area hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 05-06-4
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Dial probe thermometer provided calibrated at 40F. Calibration tool not available to recalibrate. Discussed with operator
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Dial probe thermometer provided calibrated at 40F. Calibration tool not available to recalibrate. Discussed with operator
Intermediate
- 10-04-5Corrected on site
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop at front counter stored under paper towel dispenser exposed to drip/splash. Operator relocated
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop at front counter stored under paper towel dispenser exposed to drip/splash. Operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.