COFFEE MEE
1457 W BUSCH BLVD, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-930-8082
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples available to public to pick up themselves has no protective layer plastic wrap on front line. Manager wrapped apples.
Food stored on floor. Drinks stored on floor on front line. Management removed and stored drinks on shelves on front line.
Feb 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn inside reach and cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled inside reach in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill is soiled with old food debris.
Feb 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn inside reach and cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled inside reach in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill is soiled with old food debris.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hand s in 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.
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.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with food not using a hair restraint.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Romain lettuce not washed before cutting inside reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in mop bucket by back door.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shawn Tomas
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided operator with probe thermometer at time of inspection.
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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stove
Feb 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm)
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.
No hot running water in entire establishment. Three compartment sink and hand sink temperature at 62F.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees without hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Bottles of water apple juice and orange juice stored on floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator posted at time of inspection.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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