COFFEE MEE
Based on 7 health inspections, COFFEE MEE in TAMPA has earned a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 7 reports on file
1457 W BUSCH BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/24/2026· 2w ago
Inspection #: 3657994
Call Back - Complied2/19/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 13495891
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 5 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn inside reach and cooler.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled inside reach in cooler.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom reach in cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill is soiled with old food debris.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. deli ham (42F - Cold Holding); impossible meat (41F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (42F - Cold Holding) Items placed on ice and refrigerator has been turned down. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. deli ham (42F - Cold Holding); impossible meat (41F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (42F - Cold Holding) Items placed on ice and refrigerator has been turned down. Warning
8/18/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10908359
Met Inspection Standards3 int, 3 basic
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food not using a hair restraint.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Romain lettuce not washed before cutting inside reach in cooler.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in mop bucket by back door.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hand s in 3 compartment sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains. Repeat Violation
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11/22/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8734210
Met Inspection Standards4 int, 2 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stove
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shawn Tomas
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided operator with probe thermometer at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Milk products on bar
2/6/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8604304
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/2/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8531309
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees without hair restraint. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of water apple juice and orange juice stored on floor. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator posted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator cracked raw egg shell and handling bread with same gloves without washing or changing gloves. discussed with operator proper handwashing technique. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water in entire establishment . Three compartment sink and hand sink temperature at 62F. Warning
10/19/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8355880
Met Inspection Standards3 int
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Gave operator physical copy of body fluid clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Gave operator physical copy of employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves undercooked eggs has no consumer advisory. Gave operator physical copy of consumer advisory. Operator hung consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site