Southie Coffee in Seminole

13045 Park Blvd, Seminole, FL 33776

Overview

Southie Coffee in Seminole, FL has 3 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 10 violations and 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action.

3FDACS Insp.
10Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: March 27, 2026

Southie Coffee in Seminole: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements Check Back Needed· 8 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements

Inspector: ALORA BOEKE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Stop Use Order issued on Cooler due to Equipment in Disrepair 3/27/25. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. Non temperature controlled for safety foods may be stored inside cooler. A check back visit will be done on or around 30 days for installation of mop sink. Failure to install mop sink can result in administrative action and/or a re-inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PPRepeat
Front Food Service Area: Observed cleaning product spray bottle stored on top of tea container. COS. Bottle was removed to another location. Y x Repeat COS
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Front Food Service Area: Tube coming from ice machine to dispose of water emptying into employee handwash sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

100 The Food Establishment failed to timely submit its permit renewal application and/or fee as required by rule 5K-4.020(4)-(5), Florida Administrative Code and section 500.12, Florida Statutes. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
6-202.13 Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain the insect within the device; or insect control device located over a food preparation area or not installed to prevent dead insects and fragments from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles. 6-202.13
Warewashing Area: Insect control device stored above three compartment sink. COS. Trap was removed.
2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Front Food Service Area: Employee handling exposed food not wearing appropriate hair restraint.
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Food Prep Area: Ambient temperature of cooler 51 degrees F. Stop Use Order issued. Temperature controlled food that was stored in there had been delivered one hour prior to inspection and was placed in other coolers.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Warewashing Area: Employee handwash sink next to three compartment sink plumbing in disrepair. Employee handwash sink located nearby with no obstructions is to be used as employee handwash sink.
5-203.13 Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. 5-203.13
Mop sink not installed. Establishment has been granted a 30 day check back to install mop sink.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used. Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 3/27/2026 Page 1 of 2 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of Southie Coffee hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) ALORA BOEKE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST BELLA, PERSON IN CHARGE Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 3/27/2026 Page 2 of 2

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— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CORBETT HULETT, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LAWRENCE BURKE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Violations Observed and Cited---“Visit conducted per request # 5100014.” NOTE; PROVIDED CHLORINE TEST STRIPS AND HAND WASH SIGN TO OPERATOR.

Risk-Based Violations

2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT PRESENT DURING VISIT. o
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
FRONT COUNTER: EMPLOYEE HAND WASH SIGN NOT POSTED AT HAND SINK. ( SEE

Southie Coffee in Seminole: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Southie Coffee in Seminole
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl…

Southie Coffee in Seminole: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southie Coffee in Seminole last inspected?
Southie Coffee in Seminole was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 27, 2026. Inspection type: Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements Check Back Needed.
How many inspections has Southie Coffee in Seminole had?
Southie Coffee in Seminole has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Southie Coffee in Seminole find?
Southie Coffee in Seminole was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 27, 2026 (Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements Check Back Needed).
Has Southie Coffee in Seminole had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Southie Coffee in Seminole has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Southie Coffee in Seminole?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Southie Coffee in Seminole are: 2-201.11(A): The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) P; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf.

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