Bluff City Coffee

Last inspected: May 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Bluff City Coffee. On May 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 21, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

5 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container, required records available

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)7. Unlabeled food items and condiments

1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)7

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.02(3) No hair restraints worn during food prep

1200-23-01-.02(3)

Wiping cloths; properly used and stored

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4. Excessive wiping rags on prep stations

1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(5)(a)7. Missing covered trash can in woman’s restroom

1200-23-01-.05(5)(a)7

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(a) Ceiling tile needs to be cleaned

1200-23-01-.06(5)(a)

Nov 20, 2024

Food Service Establishment Inspection

8 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: There are no thermometers present in all cold equipment. Please place visible, working thermometers in all coolers and freezers.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector notes: Pans of biscuits are not covered on shelf. Pitcher of water is not covered on counter. Please cover foods and food containers between uses.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Two coolers are above 41 degrees; one in dining area & one behind counter. There is several equipment that is not in working condition. Please repair or remove all non-working equipment. Equipment is not clean. Please clean interior of all coolers and freezers. There is food in plastic shopping bags in freezer. Please store food in food-grade material only. Cutting board at cooler is deeply stained and grooved. Please replace cutting board.

Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips

Inspector notes: There are no test strips available. Please provide test strips for 3 compartment sink.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: The light bulbs are exposed. The ceiling vent is not clean. The walls are not clean. Please clean, maintain restroom facilities.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: The walls and ceiling in the kitchen is very stained and dusty. Please clean and/or paint walls. Ceiling fixtures in dining area and behind counter are very dusty. There is an opening on ceiling without cover. Please provide cover for opening in the ceiling.

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: One light is out in kitchen & several lights are out above front bar area. Please replace bulbs, maintain cleanliness.

Current permit posted

Inspector notes: The current permit has expired. Please renew permit. Please call 901-222-9175 for more information. Please post current permit.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bluff City Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bluff City Coffee on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Bluff City Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bluff City Coffee have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bluff City Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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