COCO'S CRUSH BAR & GRILL
2405 GULF BLVD, Indian Rocks Beach FL 33785 · 727-223-5446
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled pork 50f moved to bottom of reach in cooler.
★ 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--2024054759 | Jul 24, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 51f, potato salad 50f, reconfigured ice bath with smaller pans.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Storage room.
Utensils in poor condition. Frayed wires on fry baskets.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 8 thawed mahi still in opened cryovac package. Items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled pork 50f moved to bottom of reach in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Storeroom.
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. 8 thawed mahi still in opened cryovac package. Items discarded.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs and raw beef stored over ready to eat products. Items moved.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. crab soup 45f, crab soup 47f, made on 1/27/2025, missed cooling window, items discarded.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Crab legs stored under raw fish in walk in cooler. Items moved.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. crab soup 45f, crab soup 47f, made on 1/27/2025, missed cooling window, items discarded.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at inside bar soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Inside bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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. Recently thawed and not removed from package. Operator opened all thawed packages.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One hand sink on line missing sign.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing in sink on line.
Jul 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 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. 0 ppm.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at beginning of cooks line blocked by chips.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed, printed and posted by operator.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen door leading outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Tiki bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Stored food not covered. Pan of crab legs uncovered in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp,scallops and fish thawing in standing water.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed, printed and displayed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cups used for portioning.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Tiki bar.
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Store on floor in outside shed. Lids stored under cleaning chemicals in outside storage.
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority9 Intermediate4 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Heat turned off, now on 161f,
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken cooling 105f on cooks line. Item put in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Removed from west side of alley. This needs to be reinstalled. Water connection are there and now behind stainless table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Line hand sink used as dump sink as evident by ice in hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 3 comp sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Alley.
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/. Mop sink was moved from outside to inside- this change was passed on to plan review. PR adjusted plan for mop sink. Soda storage and dry storage is now in electrical room. This room now needs a ceiling added due to storing food in this area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Store on floor in outside shed. Lids stored under cleaning chemicals in outside storage.
Water draining onto floor surface. Drain pipe at scrape area in dish leaking.
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.