COCO'S CRUSH BAR AND GRILL
317 CORONADO DR, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 3024207779
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024013689 | Dec 13, 2023 | Jun 6, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored on floor in outside shed.
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in drawers under flat top grill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Beer cooler floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor.
Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 24, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. 0 ppm. Container empty. Changed container now 50 ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Ice machine cleaner stored on top of ice machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both towel holder in kitchen, corrected on site. Bar hand paper towel holder at west end of bar.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar hand sink at west end no water.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on wrapping paper on cooks line.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice machines missing outer doors specified by approved plan review.
Ice scoop no handle in contact with ice. Cup removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room and ladies room.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One fly in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 80f, ranch 80f, homemade, moved to walk in cooler.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored on floor.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on floor in storage shed. Lemons on walk in floor in beer cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on surface of ice machine.
Open dumpster lid.
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One pack of thawed Mahi still in ROP package in walk in cooler.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor.
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. One piece of Mahi still in ROP package thawing in walk in cooler..
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in beer cooler floor.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Two door that cover outside ice machines are removed. These need to be reinstalled.
Food stored on floor. 2 cases jumbo lump crab meat on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp and raw pork stored in sink no running water.
Nov 21, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice buckets stored on floor.
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. All items opened.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Door that cover outside ice machine removed. Doors put back on.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer outside left freezer.
Dec 13, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. Two chest freezers observed covered with tarp in back of building. Three stand up freezers observed in back of building. Freezer are in a enclosed shed. Unfinished on the inside, freezers not sitting on raised platform. Doors are warped and fully closing.
Food stored outside. Two chest freezer observed outside covered with tarp. Three stand up freezers stored outside in unfinished, unapproved shed..
Nov 13, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. Two chest freezers observed covered with tarp in back of building. Three stand up freezers observed in back of building. Freezer are in a enclosed shed. Unfinished on the inside, freezers not sitting on raised platform. Doors are warped and fully closing.
Food stored outside. Two chest freezer observed outside covered with tarp. Three stand up freezers stored outside in unfinished, unapproved shed..
Sep 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. Two chest freezers observed covered with tarp in back of building. Three stand up freezers observed in back of building. Freezer are in a enclosed shed. Unfinished on the inside, freezers not sitting on raised platform. Doors are warped and fully closing.
Food stored outside. Two chest freezer observed outside covered with tarp. Three stand up freezers stored outside in unfinished, unapproved shed..
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab cakes 50f, pico 60f, sliced tomatoes 60f, diced tomatoes 60f, raw fish 53f, tzitziki 48f, left line cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili 125f, put on grill for reheat to 165f, now 178f,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun east side bar soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink north west bar blocked by shopping bag.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line north sink.
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/. Two chest freezers observed covered with tarp in back of building. Three stand up freezers observed in back of building. Freezer are in a enclosed shed. Unfinished on the inside, freezers not sitting on raised platform. Doors are warped and fully closing.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler behind bar has duct tape to hold lid together.
Food stored outside. Two chest freezer observed outside covered with tarp. Three stand up freezers stored outside in unfinished, unapproved shed..
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