COAST SEAFOOD GRILL
5629 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton FL 34209 · 239.850.9451
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam sauce on cook line at 115F. Operator stated clam sauce had been there approximately 1.5 hours. Operator removed sauce and reheated to 195F.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade cloths in direct contact with scallops on the cook line. Operator chose to dispose of the scallops.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bagged raw chicken stored over bagged cooked chicken. Operator moved the raw chicken.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packing before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals improperly stored above/with single service articles and a box of soda. Operator removed the chemicals.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed none of last months tags marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at three of their hand sinks. Operator restocked them.
Temperature not monitored, not recorded and/or the records not maintained for 6 months during cooling process of cook-chill/sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food. Observed no records kept for their vacuum packaged meats and sous vide foods.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packing before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 115F standing water on the flattop. Operator set the container directly onto the flattop.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over pasta on right side shelf of walk in cooler. Operator moved shell eggs to bottom of cooler
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster without a lid.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket not at the minimum strength. Operator changed sanitizer bucket.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in bar area being used as a dump sink. Operator removed strainer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in sugar. Operator moved handle above sugar.
May 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without last date used.
Mar 18, 2025Warning 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish in 2 drawer reach in on end of cook line over cauliflower. Observed raw beef over cooked corned beef in 2 door reach in on cook line. Operator moved beef below cooked corned beef. Operator moved fish below spinach.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam sauce on cook line at 115F. Operator stated clam sauce had been there approximately 1.5 hours. Operator removed sauce and reheated to 195F.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags without last date used.
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. Observed no proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge. operator printed copies of health agreement and had all staff sign agreements.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop for Cole slaw in product. Operator removed scoop.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed steaks and fish in cooler without a label or date.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm. Operator removed bucket and corrected to 200ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on cooks line without labels.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.