KOOKY COCONUT CAFÉ
760 GULF BLVD, Indian Rocks Beach FL 33785 · 727-517-1300
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ 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--2017060404 | Nov 20, 2017 | Jan 5, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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, coconut milk, oat milk.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Ice cream cones stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in cooler, sandwich coolers.
Jul 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream base 45f, milk 46f,
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Current CFM not present at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. End unit.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Black hose outside.
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 refrigerator in front.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream mix 50f, discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Black hose.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom drawers of silver refrigerator.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Bottom soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom closest to exit door.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 and ice cream mix.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No signatures.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White Frigidaire top freezer.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk carton no date mark.
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. One expired.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on three door cooler under register.
Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic drink bottles stored on floor entering kitchen. Pickle buckets stored on floor. Ice cream cones stored on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom next to exit door.
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.