Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton

Last inspected:

5560 N Military Trl, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Overview

Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton has been inspected 7 times since March 2023, accumulating 34 violations—an average of 4.9 per inspection, in line with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 5 of the 7 inspections, with employee health policy violations appearing repeatedly across 2024 and 2025. Employee health reporting, proper cooking temperatures, and time-as-control violations also recurred. A fire safety violation on February 18, 2025 documented a rag rack blocking a marked exit path. The most recent inspection on December 30, 2025 identified 21 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, consumer advisory requirements, time as control, proper cooking temperatures, and hand-washing procedures. The inspection was completed with no further action required, though the violation count represents the facility's highest single-inspection total on record.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

7Inspections
34Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 4.9 violations / inspection 4.9 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. A rag rack was blocking the rear exit door. Chef moved the rack out of the way of the exit door **Corrected On-Site**

Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (7)

— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton last inspected?
Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton?
The most frequently cited violations at Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton are: Toilet facilities, Consumer advisory, Approved food source.
How many health inspections has Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton had?
Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton find?
Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on December 30, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
No, Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
Has Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Carmela Coffee in Boca Raton has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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