COCONUT CHARLIE'S GRILL
6110 GULF BLVD, St.Pete Beach FL 33706 · 727-360-7041
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
JUL 24
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OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in interior small bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018057039 | Nov 2, 2018 | Mar 28, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. Dish machine at front bar tested at 0PPM. Data plate indicates proper sanitization at 50PPM.
Apr 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Dish machine at front bar tested at 0PPM. Data plate indicates proper sanitization at 50PPM.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temp dish machine tested at 130F. Discussed with kitchen manager to cease using machine until repaired. Establishment has QAC three compartment sink prepared at 200ppm.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed in office expired 2-1-2026. License is valid and current.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 46f,
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of mandarine oranges on dry storage shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open packages of raw shrimp over cooked chicken in reach in freezer on cook line. Employee moved shrimp to lower shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in bar area blocked with rack. Employee removed rack.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in prep area. Employee refilled soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Employee cleaning area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on cutting boards stained in bar area. Employee removed glasses and cleaned and sanitized cutting board.
Food stored on floor. Container of raw beef on floor in walk in freezer. Employee moved to shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice. Employee removed ice scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris. Microwave soiled interior in wait station
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in bar area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth in wait station on counter. Employee replaced wet cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Mashed potatoes 51F cold holding in walk in cooler and Alfredo sauce 60F put in to cool at 10pm did not make the parameter of cooling in 6 hours.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to plated food no hand wash. Educated employee.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mashed potatoes 51F cold holding in walk in cooler and Alfredo sauce 60F put in to cool at 10pm did not make the parameter of cooling in 6 hours. Stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on toaster station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like debris interior of ice machine. Employee cleaning area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to clean dishes. Employee removed drink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris on front of cook line. Oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in tiki bar.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce over washed prepped zucchini and potatoes. Employee moved items to shelf with prepped foods.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on counter in wait station. Employee removed wet cloth.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not marked with last date used. Employee marking tags with last dates used during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line, soda guns in interior bar soiled, employee cleaned areas,
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in server station. Employee discarded bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Employee cleaned areas during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of strawberry mix on floor in walk in cooler at exterior bar. Employee moved to shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris build up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in coolers in exterior bar.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on dish machine drain board not in sanitizer bucket. Employee removed cloth.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of chick peas and black beans on dry storage shelf.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in interior small bar area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over biscuits in reach in freezer on cook line. Employee moved shrimp to lower shelf.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server brought in dirty dishes to dish area then picked up plated food for service. Employee educated and employee washed her hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage in steam table 109F. Employee reheated sausage to 165F.
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 in reach in cooler opened 12-16 no date mark. Employee dated milk.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written plan to management to print and display.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with black debris on reach in cooler in pizza make table. Nozzles on soda fountain and juice dispenser soiled with black mold like debris, soda gun in small interior bar soiled with black mold like debris,
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish area. Employee refilled paper towels.
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. No consumer advisory for oysters displayed. Provided oyster consumer advisory to management to print and display when serving oysters raw.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on cutting board on pizza make table.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans of chick peas and black beans on dry storage shelf.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table. Employee moved drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and charger on shelf over prep table. Employee removed items.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cook line in water 110F. Employee removed utensils.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in service station soiled with food debris. Interior of oven has burnt on food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rear tiki bar no hand wash signage hand sink. Employee replaced signage.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in tiki bar soiled interior with sand and debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler with beer in rear exterior tiki bar has standing water,
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.