COASTERS TAPHOUSE
5675 N ATLANTIC AVE STE 122, Cocoa Beach FL 32931
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 7 in service aisle. 7 behind bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator came in.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Operator labeled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current, establishment is open and operating. Verified license with old license.
Deep freezer handle is missing, and gasket is torn
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook removed tong
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens bathroom
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler across from fryers
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects. 1 behind bar. 1 on service line
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler nearest expo window. Raw shrimp stored above cooked wings. Operator moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk no date.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tips and dispenser tips for soda machine are soiled. Operator cleaned
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict not marked on breakfast menus. Operator marked all menus
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fully thawed raw tuna in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator swapped source container. 50ppm
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 7 in service aisle. 7 behind bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. Operator cleaned
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on menu is not marked. Operator marked
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. Missing for new hires
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Date on filter for ice machine does not list year of last service
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table mounted fan has an accumulation of dust
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Stacked containers on drying racks
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 26 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
11 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Copper Mule cups do not have stainless steel lining. Operator took out of use
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In low boy on cook line. Raw shrimp and raw scallops in pan stored above asparagus and crab meat. No physical barrier for drawers. Operator moved
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw salmon in walk in cooler. Operator moved
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook took a sip of drink and checked cell phone with gloves hands. Then proceeded to touch bread for service without washing hands and changing glovesSEE STOP SALE
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cook took a sip of drink and checked cell phone with gloves hands. Then proceeded to touch bread for service without washing hands and changing gloves
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In steamwell next to expo window cheese sauce (86F - Reheating); cooked vegetables (108F - Reheating). Cook stated that the food items had even in well since 9am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Over a pan of ice on service side of window shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steamwell next to expo window cheese sauce (86F - Reheating); cooked vegetables (108F - Reheating). Cook stated that the food items had even in well since 9am. SEE STOP SALE
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles stored on edge of hand wash sink behind bar are directly above paper towels. Operator moved
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink behind bar is at 500+ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Surface area on underside of beer towers behind the bar has an accumulation of mold like substance
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna on menu is not identified as being served raw. Operator marked all menus
Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Strawberry lemon drop martini on drink menu says it uses fresh lemon juice. Lemon juice is from a bottle. Operator removed verbiage from menus
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink on cook line
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filters for ice machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table, shelf over make line, cutting board.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook drinking over make line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cutting board
Food stored on floor. Bags of onions stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Operator moved
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In low boy. Raw beef and raw mahi in top drawer above vegetables. No physical barrier. Operator moved
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw beef stored over raw fish. Operator moved
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To the left of dish machine being used as dump sink. Ice in well
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator discarded behind bar
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the splitter
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance behind deflecter plate
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink observed next to main prep table Cook removed to designated area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand wash sink in center of cook line to the left of dish washer
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Technician arrived during inspection for repairs
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Emitting strips behind bar. Operator discarded
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handles on reach in cooler at expo
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400+ in sanitizer bucket behind bar. Operator Discarded and remade. 300ppm
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the cheese had been there since at least 9am. SEE STOP SALE
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator back dated
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ryan Stagg expired November 2022
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area on under side of beer tower is soiled. Operator cleaned
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tara works at multiple locations but does not travel with documentation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Food stored on floor. Container of cooked potatoes stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved
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.