CARMELA COFFEE BAR
16881 PERSIMMON BLVD W #1400-1500, Westlake, FL, 33470
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 7, 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)
- 12A-28-4Critical
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch pants either bare hands and then handle cups at the coffee maker without first handwashing.
High Priority
- 12A-29-4Critical
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee push glasses up on face with bare hands then donned new gloves immediately after without first hand washing.
High Priority
- 10-01-5Corrected on site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in direct contact with Marinara sauce at reach in cooler in prep area. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 16-46-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old "Sunday" label attached to lid stored clean at clean utensil rack above triple sink. Operator removed and placed lid to be rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice and a soiled spoon in hand sink basin at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 36-36-4
Ceiling tile missing above reach in freezer in kitchen.
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above reach in freezer in kitchen.
Basic
- 16-62-1
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer at dishmachine in kitchen.
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer at dishmachine in kitchen.
Intermediate
- 36-34-5
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust above triple sink in kitchen.
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust above triple sink in kitchen.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
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.