COCOS CRUSH BAR NORTH BEACH
423 POINSETTIA AVE, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 727-462-2668
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 dropping observed in store room corner. Operator is in process of cleaning up droppings and sanitizing area.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets under grill.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. She crab soup dated 6/26/2026. Item discarded.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings found in dish area. No rub marks or dropping anywhere else in back area. Area was cleaned and sanitized.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. She crab soup dated 6/26/2026. Item discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets under grill.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 3 tags missing used by date.
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. Frozen raw fish just thawed in observed put in pan not opened. Had employee open all fish.
Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 case stored on floor in storage room.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
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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, empty container, changed container now 100 ppm.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 dropping observed in store room corner. Operator is in process of cleaning up droppings and sanitizing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes 113f, put back in steamer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. Ran three cycles, sanitizer will not come through feed tube. 0 ppm. Service called.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
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. Semi frozen sealed mahi in cooler, employee opened packs before fully thawed.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Empty container. Container changed now 100 ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored above single service.
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. Discussed with operator. All items removed from packages.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups in back area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 54f, pasta salad 51f, shrimp dip 50f, sour cream 51f, reach in cooler on line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 9 Souffle cups used for portioning in salad reach in.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor.
Food stored on floor. Flour container on ground in walk in cooler.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill.
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