Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach

Last inspected:

1182 S Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Overview

Carmela Coffee in Pompano Beach averaged 6.3 violations per inspection across 23 inspections from 2015 to October 2025, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations recurred frequently, including improper hand and arm washing cited in at least 5 inspections, employee health reporting violations in at least 4 inspections, and shell stock handling violations in at least 5 inspections. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation in November 2024 for violations including improper hand washing, time as control, toxic substance control, and allergen awareness, and again in February 2023 for employee health reporting, hand washing, shell stock handling, proper cooking temperatures, and time as control. A fire safety violation was documented in February 2015 for operating cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors without hood suppression system installation. The most recent inspection on October 16, 2025 found 12 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
145Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. ... Fire suppression system completely blocked by shelving over deep fryer.

Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach last inspected?
Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 16, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Time as control.
How many health inspections has Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach had?
Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach find?
Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach was most recently inspected on October 16, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach ever been shut down?
No, Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Carmela Coffee Pompano in Pompano Beach operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Orchid Cafe (2015).

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