Shortwave Coffee
615 Channelside Dr Ste 106, Tampa, FL 33602 · Permanent Food Service · License 3919033
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found 5 flies back area were soiled rags are kept.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 2 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 10 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 2 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 10, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
Still observed.
More time given
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.white board on cooks line.
More time given
- First visitSep 2, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found 5 flies back area were soiled rags are kept.
3 live flies in single service shelf area landing on boxes not food. 1 live fly in front coffee service area
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 expired serve safe Emily fuller issued 2-25-21
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.white board on cooks line.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Stored on cutting board
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.