The Little Coffee Shoppe
1172 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625500
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 9 routine inspection5 high priority (2 fixed by the Sep 10 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 basic (1 repeat)-26
- Complaint after follow-up on Jul 17, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score62
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 10, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitJul 17, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Observed same at callback inspection, dish machine reading 0 ppm after 2 attempts. Advised operator to discontinue use of dishwasher and use 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is repaired.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Observed same at callback inspection.
More time given
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Observed same at callback inspection,.
More time given
Basic1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Observed same at callback inspection.
More time given
- First visitJul 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours. Spinach quiche prepared two days ago and held in reach in cooler at 46°F- Heated Cooling. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
Spinach quiche prepared two days ago and held in reach in cooler at 46°F- Heated Cooling. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
In reach in cooler, Raw shell eggs stored over cream and croissants . Raw salmon stored atop cheese log. Employee moved raw food items to bottom shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Probe thermometer soiled with grease and food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized thermometer.
Fixed on the spot
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm after 3 attempts. Advised operator to discontinue use of machine and use 3 compartment sink until repaired.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Bagel with Lox ( Cold Smoked Salmon), not identified on menu as raw.
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Emailed poster to operator.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Disposable coffee stirrer stored in handwashing sink at front counter. Employee removed stirrer.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Emailed poster to operator.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.