Coffee for the Soul

1002 Alverez Ave, Lady Lake, FL 32159 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508613

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Grade D
Safety score 63 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 20, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority, repeat · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 18 routine inspection
    6 high priority (4 fixed by the Oct 20 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic
    -37
  • Safety score63

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 20, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 High priority
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Butter 71f. Less than 4 hours, advised to place in refrigerator. Manager placed in refrigerator.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitAug 18, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    13 violations found:

    • 6 High priority
    • 4 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority6

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

      -Butter 74f. Held over 4 hours.

      Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

      -Salmon in ROP packaging.

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      -Butter 74f. Over 4 hours.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

      -Employee picked up avocado seed from floor and then continued cutting avocado without changing gloves.

      Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

      -Employee washing dishes and not changing gloves.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.

      Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Employee washing cups with just water and soap. Manager coached employee, three compartment sink set up.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate4

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

      -Cooked pork and beef.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Two-compartment sink used for warewashing.

      -Washing cups and bowls in prep sink. Manager moved all dishes to three compartment sink.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      -Sanitizer bucket in front hand sink.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

    Basic3

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

      See stop sale. -Salmon.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

      -Stored on prep table by toaster.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.

Most cited

Approved source; food safe and unadulterated2
Food out of temperature2
Handwashing and hygienic practices2
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food properly thawed1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1