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SOUTHIE COFFEE

SOUTHIE COFFEE located in CLEARWATER has undergone 9 health department inspections, achieving a 2.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1500 S MISSOURI AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13509589

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Ice buildup has been reduced but there is still substantial ice buildup on reach in freezer shelves and coils. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13497022

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen as well as ice bin at front counter have accumulation of mold like substance and debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Ice machine in kitchen as well as ice bin at front counter have accumulation of mold like substance and debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized ice bin, but is waiting for vendors to come clean the ice machine. **Time Extended**
  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Ice buildup has been reduced but there is still substantial ice buildup on reach in freezer shelves and coils. **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef empanadas (60F - Cold Holding); black bean empanadas (53F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (52F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken empanadas 57F cold holding; beef empanadas 53F cold holding. Operator discarded. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes and onions (78F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (46F - Cold Holding); pesto (46F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (60F - Cold Holding); black bean empanadas (53F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (52F - Cold Holding); whole milk (55F - Cold Holding); oat milk (50F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); 2% milk (50F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items either to freezer or put on ice to cool. Diced tomatoes and onions retemped at 70F. Sliced tomato retemped at 43F. Pesto retemped at 42F. Whole milk retemped at 44F. 2% milk retemped at 53F. Salsa retemped at 58F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Sliced tomatoes 42F; no diced onions and tomatoes observed; pesto not observed; Chicken empanadas 57F cold holding; beef empanadas 53F cold holding; 2% milk 43F; whole milk 41F; oat milk 41F salsa 40F. Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef empanadas (130F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (115F - Hot Holding) Operator reheated - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: Chicken empanadas 101F hot holding; beef empanadas 101 F hot holding. Operator had empanadas in hot holding unit turned OFF in order to cool before closing time, I explained that proper cooling would involve removal from hot holding unit and placing in cold hold unit once the temp drops below 135. Operator discarded items by their own discretion. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917845

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen as well as ice bin at front counter have accumulation of mold like substance and debris.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler at coffee prep station not keeping any items below 50F. Operator moved all items to different refrigeration unit.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen trash can.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler at coffee prep station missing multiple gaskets.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bins of food being stored under prep table on floor in kitchen.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer in kitchen.
  • 10-18-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Pitcher being used to scoop ice stored on soiled ice machine ledge.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef empanadas (60F - Cold Holding); black bean empanadas (53F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (52F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler in kitchen.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes and onions (78F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (46F - Cold Holding); pesto (46F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (60F - Cold Holding); black bean empanadas (53F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (52F - Cold Holding); whole milk (55F - Cold Holding); oat milk (50F - Cold Holding); salsa (50F - Cold Holding); 2% milk (50F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items either to freezer or put on ice to cool. Diced tomatoes and onions retemped at 70F. Sliced tomato retemped at 43F. Pesto retemped at 42F. Whole milk retemped at 44F. 2% milk retemped at 53F. Salsa retemped at 58F.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef empanadas (130F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (115F - Hot Holding) Operator reheated
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop soiled with debris.
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10708316

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance and lime scale build up. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Stored at bottom shelf of reach in deli cooler next to cartons of pasteurized liquid eggs. Employee moved item out of fridge. Repeat Violation
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed heavy build up of black mold like substance throughout three compartment sink compartments. Employee cleaned and sanitized three compartment sink during the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in deli coolers. Food dicer stored under prep table across from ovens soiled with dried food debris.

Inspection Date: 10/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10707797

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage in kitchen next to freezer -Wall damage in storage area near exit to front counter area -Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation , food storage and restroom areas - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen and dining areas near restroom Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Operator in process of installing cove molding **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8732361

  • 36-37-5:Basic - -Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage in kitchen next to freezer -Wall damage in storage area near exit to front counter area -Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation , food storage and restroom areas
  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine . Manager cleaned and sanitized interior of ice machine Corrected On-Site
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen and dining areas near restroom Repeat Violation
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches behind ice machine on outlet 1 dead roach inside ice machine near lid - manager removed roach and sanitized area
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in kitchen.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen
  • 41-20-4:High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Spectacide Bug Stop home barrier in kitchen
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall near hand wash sink in kitchen . Discussed with manager . Manager removed roaches and cleaned area **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 6/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8648486

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: **Time Extended**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - empanadas 109 -110 F in warmer at front counter . Manager placed empanadas in oven to reheat and increased the temperature of the warmer. Empanadas reheated to 202 F Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Empanadas 129 F on the top shelf , 140 F on the bottom shelf of warmer . Employee placed empanadas in oven to reheat . Discussed using time as a public health control or storing on the bottom shelf and regularly monitoring temperatures **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 4/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8468280

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back kitchen
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( container of coffee ) stored on floor in back kitchen . Manager relocated coffee . Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( boxes of tomatoes ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( dressing ketchup, pesto ) in reach in cooler at cook line . Reviewed with manager . Manager rearranged food. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - empanadas 109 -110 F in warmer at front counter . Manager placed empanadas in oven to reheat and increased the temperature of the warmer. Empanadas reheated to 202 F Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in front counter area . Reviewed with manager . Manager removed drain line from hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee certificates expired 10/03/23
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggs in reach in cooler. Reviewed date marking with manager . Manager date marked eggs Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8388457

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flies trapped in fly sticky trap in dish area above 3 compartment sink. Operator discarded sticky trap. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above stand-alone refrigerator.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler in kitchen.
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky trap located above clean dishes and pans in dish area. Operator discarded sticky trap. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on floor in kitchen.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand-alone freezer in kitchen.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above prep table and reach-in cooler.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen and front counter. Emailed operator hand wash signs.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers doors in kitchen and at front counter.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is operating with an expired license. 02/01/2023 . Operator renewed license on site. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 1013am liquid eggs (47F - Cold Holding) Operator moved item to stand-alone freezer in kitchen. Re temp at 1047am Liquid eggs 42f Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front counter has a colander inside bowl and ice dumped inside. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site