Southie Coffee in Clearwater
Last inspected:
1500 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756Southie Coffee has accumulated 155 violations across 19 inspections, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection—58% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have recurred across multiple inspections, including food contact surface violations cited in at least 6 recent inspections, consumer advisory violations in 5 of the past 6 inspections, and management awareness violations in 4 inspections since August 2025. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 2 inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on August 19, 2025, when a propane tank larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity was found located inside the building. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 resulted in 18 violations with one intermediate-priority violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Southie Coffee in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Southie Coffee in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Warning Issued
Southie Coffee in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Southie Coffee in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Southie Coffee in Clearwater last inspected?
- Southie Coffee in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Southie Coffee in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Southie Coffee in Clearwater are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Southie Coffee in Clearwater had?
- Southie Coffee in Clearwater has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Southie Coffee in Clearwater find?
- Southie Coffee in Clearwater was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Southie Coffee in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Southie Coffee in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Southie Coffee in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Southie Coffee in Clearwater has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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