COCO'S AT 40TH ST RESTAURANT
3206 N 40 ST, Tampa FL 33605 · 813-253-9456
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: yuca 90 F, pork 126 F, per operator items put in steam eel, at 8:30 am. Time temped 11:30 am. Operator removed and put in oven at time of inspection to bring back up to temperature.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017038066 | Apr 12, 2017 | Aug 23, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish in reach in cooler over cooked potato balls. Operator relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added wall and door in kitchen to extend dining area. No plans submitted.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled at t8me of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil and water on floor in outside dry storage.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of Togo boxes on floor in outside storage unit.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: yuca 90 F, pork 126 F, per operator items put in steam eel, at 8:30 am. Time temped 11:30 am. Operator removed and put in oven at time of inspection to bring back up to temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone, wallet and keys on shelf over reach in cooler and prep table. Operator removed.
Fly swatter hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk flour.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal container on dish drying rack.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef breaded over raw fish in reach in freezer. Operator corrected.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at dish area. Operator labeled.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing metal pans in one bay without all 3 bays being properly set up.
Jun 18, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cuttings boards in kitchen.
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.