LUCID COFFEE AND KAVA
10328 ROOSEVELT BLVD, Saint Petersburg FL 33716
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Syrup spoons Room temperature.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $450
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016058589 | Dec 12, 2016 | Mar 14, 2017 | $450 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Syrup spoons Room temperature.
Food stored in undrained ice Mint in reach in cooler. Employee removed
Jul 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Syrup spoons Room temperature.
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. Josh 7 months Mala 7 months
Food stored in undrained ice Mint in reach in cooler. Employee removed
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stirring stick for coffee in standing water 89 degrees employee removed water
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink.
One Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Establishment does have second toilet available.
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bottle of almond milk and bottle of yogurt not date marked inside reach In deli cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in back kitchen area where preparation is being conducted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on rack storing clean dishes across from three compartment sink. Employee cell phones stored on rack above preparation table/area.
Aug 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in deli cooler: hard boiled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); pico (54F - Cold Holding); cooked diced steak (61F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); spring mix (55F - Cold Holding); cut kale (55F - Cold Holding) Items were moved to a different cold holding unit.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bottle of almond milk and bottle of yogurt not date marked inside reach In deli cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator left to get quaternary sanitizer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in back kitchen area where preparation is being conducted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on rack storing clean dishes across from three compartment sink. Employee cell phones stored on rack above preparation table/area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in front counter area.
Feb 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small green cutting boards on top of reach in coolers grooved.
Feb 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary Sanitizer bucket at 0 PPM. Employees replenished Sanitizer bucket to 200 PPM.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. @ 2:02pm Pico 50 F, Tofu 55 F, Chicken 51 F, Cut lettuce 51 F, Diced tomato 47 F, Black beans 47 F, Rice noodles 48 F, hard boiled eggs 50 F Operator put all items on ice bath inside reach in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Carton of Yo cream frozen yogurt mix not date marked inside reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small green cutting boards on top of reach in coolers grooved.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hair nets on.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in white reach in freezer near reach in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles touching cacao powder inside container. Employee moved scoop.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.