Cupcan Kava&coffee Bar in Dania Beach

Last inspected:

110 Nw 1st St, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Overview

Cupcan Kava&Coffee Bar in Dania Beach has been subject to enforcement action by FDACS for operating without a valid food permit and for stop-sale orders on kava and kratom products. An August 2024 inspection documented 10 violations, including the person in charge being unable to answer questions relating to foodborne illness prevention, absence of written procedures for vomit and diarrhea cleanup, lack of a food temperature measuring device, improper sewage system connection at the ware wash sink, and missing paper towels at the hand sink espresso station (corrected on site). Stop-sale orders issued on March 9, 2026 for kava and kratom products remain in effect pending written release from FDACS. A focused inspection on March 26, 2026 found the establishment still working to comply, with 30 days from the March 9 visit to install a mop sink, utility sink, or curbed can wash facility, and a hand wash sink having been installed in the warewashing/food service area. Failure to complete required corrections within the specified timeframe may result in administrative action.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Cupcan Kava&coffee Bar in Dania Beach: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: CARIDAD DELGADO

Comments: Establishment has 30 days from last visit on 3/9/26 to install a mop sink, utility sink, or curbed can wash facility. Failure to provide the required equipment in 30 days may result in Administrative Action. Hand wash sink was installed in the warewashing/food service area. Stop Sale Orders issued on kava and kratom products issued on 3/9/26 still remains in effect. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 10 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request# 5117078 Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge at time of inspection could not answer questions that relate to foodborne illness. o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Person in charge at time of inspection could not show written employee procedures for cleanup of a vomit and diarrhea event.
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Food Service Area: Paper towels not present at hand sink at espresso station. COS: Provided at time of inspection.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Food Service Area: Establishment does not have a probe thermometer for accessing internal temperatures of foods.
5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Backroom Area: Ware wash sink directly connected.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom Area: Covered trash can not present in cutomer restroom.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom Area: Employee restroom door missing self closer.
5-501.16(B)-(C) Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)
Food Service Area: Trash can not present at hand sink at espresso station.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
This food establishment was found to be operating prior to the initial inspection without a valid food permit. o

Cupcan Kava&coffee Bar in Dania Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cupcan Kava&coffee Bar in Dania Beach last inspected?
Cupcan Kava&coffee Bar in Dania Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 26, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed.
How many inspections has Cupcan Kava&coffee Bar in Dania Beach had?
Cupcan Kava&coffee Bar in Dania Beach has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Cupcan Kava&coffee Bar in Dania Beach find?
Cupcan Kava&coffee Bar in Dania Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 26, 2026 (Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed).
Has Cupcan Kava&coffee Bar in Dania Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Cupcan Kava&coffee Bar in Dania Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Cupcan Kava&coffee Bar in Dania Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Cupcan Kava&coffee Bar in Dania Beach are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.

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