CARMELA COFFEE
247 SE 6 AVE, Delray Beach, FL, 33483
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 1, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (14)
- 03A-03-5Critical
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less...shell eggs stored in kitchen in room temperature. Per employee eggs being held less than 4 hours . Employee remove eggs to cooler .
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less...shell eggs stored in kitchen in room temperature. Per employee eggs being held less than 4 hours . Employee remove eggs to cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 12A-07-5CriticalCorrected on site
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food...employee grabbed shell eggs and then changed gloves to prep food . Employee washed hands after discussion .
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food...employee grabbed shell eggs and then changed gloves to prep food . Employee washed hands after discussion . **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 22-45-4CriticalCorrected on site
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...after wash , rinse not sanitized utensils. Reviewed with employee how do make sanitizer solution and then sanitized utensils.
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...after wash , rinse not sanitized utensils. Reviewed with employee how do make sanitizer solution and then sanitized utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 01B-14-4CriticalCorrected on site
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Employee discarded eggs.
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Employee discarded eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 14-01-5Corrected on site
container with no handle used to dispense food in salsa, cooked sweet potatoes. Employee removed containers
Basic - container with no handle used to dispense food in salsa, cooked sweet potatoes. Employee removed containers **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored big garbage can front of handwashing sink . Employee removed.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored big garbage can front of handwashing sink . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4RepeatCorrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...thawing chicken, sauce in handwashing sink at kitchen , stored containers in handwashing sink at front line . . Employee removed.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...thawing chicken, sauce in handwashing sink at kitchen , stored containers in handwashing sink at front line . . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 24-06-4
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack...ice scoop stored directly top of the ice machine. Employee removed to wash .
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack...ice scoop stored directly top of the ice machine. Employee removed to wash . **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line . Employee provided.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line . Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 13-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic
- 16-13-5Corrected on site
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Reviewed with employee .
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Reviewed with employee . **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 23-03-4Corrected on site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...heavy soiled handwashing sink at front line . Employee cleaned .
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...heavy soiled handwashing sink at front line . Employee cleaned . **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 21-12-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...multiples wet towels at front rare counter.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...multiples wet towels at front rare counter.
Basic
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 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.