Southie Coffee
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Southie Coffee has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Clearwater facility scores 79, putting Southie Coffee on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards stained in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. AirPods on prep table. Employee removed from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in tall white reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of Torani syrup bottles. Reviewed proper food grade containers with operator.
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth on cutting board in prep area not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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**
36-37-5
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**
14-69-4
90
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
01B-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**
03A-02-5
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**
03B-01-6
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**
22-20-5
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**
36-37-5
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**
14-69-4
55
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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.
03A-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.
01B-02-5
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
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop soiled with debris.
22-02-4
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.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
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.
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in kitchen trash can.
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler at coffee prep station missing multiple gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bins of food being stored under prep table on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Pitcher being used to scoop ice stored on soiled ice machine ledge.
10-18-5
39
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
36-37-5
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**
36-32-5
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**
22-16-4
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**
36-03-4
82
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Spectacide Bug Stop home barrier in kitchen
41-20-4
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**
35A-05-4
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
36-37-5
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**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen and dining areas near restroom **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in kitchen
36-03-4
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
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen
22-16-4
50
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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**
03B-01-6
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**
32-04-4
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**
36-32-5
78
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
03B-01-6
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**
02C-02-5
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**
31A-10-4
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
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Food ( container of coffee ) stored on floor in back kitchen . Manager relocated coffee . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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**
08B-17-4
47
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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**
50-17-3
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**
03A-02-5
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**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above stand-alone refrigerator.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler in kitchen.
14-09-4
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**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand-alone freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
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.
38-07-4
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.
31B-04-4
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.
23-03-4
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**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen.
36-37-5
41
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One staff members training certificate expired 3-18-22. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 48 jars of Jelly, marmalade, homemade salsa, and apple butter. being sold in the dining area of establishment, cottage foods home made.
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from espresso machine draining int hand wash sink at the front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg patties cooked 24 hours ago did not have date marking cooked egg Pattie's. Operator date marked properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at front counter shows mold like substance on interior lid.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. ceiling tiles In kitchen area and front counter/coffee make station.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above the white stand up fridge in kitchen shows exposed insulation and missing ceiling tile.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses near single serve items at front counter area. Employee moved sunglasses to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line had no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water on floor in kitchen. Employee moved to proper shelf storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in stand up white door Ed freezer in kitchen next to two door deli cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light above two door deli cooler in kitchen does not sleeve coatings or cover.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in two door deli cooler shows accumulation of debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted on top of stand up freezer. Employee inverted to go containers properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored inside mop bucket. Employee hung mop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Southie Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Southie Coffee on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Southie Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Southie Coffee.
How does Southie Coffee compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Southie Coffee most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Southie Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Southie Coffee have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Southie Coffee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Southie Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Southie Coffee is inspected around four times per year on average.
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