Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach
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8918 W Atlantic Ave Bay 300, Delray Beach, FL 33446Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach has compiled a concerning inspection record marked by persistent high-priority violations and escalating enforcement. Over 12 inspections between January 2023 and February 2026, the facility accumulated 53 total violations, averaging 4.4 per inspection — slightly below the statewide average of 5.2 but concentrated heavily in high-priority categories. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 6 of the 12 inspections, while shell stock handling violations were cited in 7 inspections, indicating systemic management failures in critical food safety areas. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but faced two consecutive administrative complaint recommendations in the most recent inspections (August 2025 and February 2026), signaling formal state enforcement escalation. A disciplinary action resulted in a $200 fine. The most recent inspection on February 19, 2026 documented three separate employee health reporting violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025071118 | $200.00 | Aug 27, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach last inspected?
- Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 19, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach had?
- Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach find?
- Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach was most recently inspected on February 19, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach been fined?
- Carmela Coffee in Delray Beach has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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