SURF SHACK COASTAL KITCHEN
12217 W LINEBAUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33626
Last inspected Aug 22, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 live roaches along door gaskets of a 2-door reachin cooler adjacent to fryers on cookline.
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025039493 | Apr 16, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2021022652 | Mar 15, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2021007486 | Jan 6, 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2015006210 | Jan 5, 2015 | Mar 5, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 live roaches along door gaskets of a 2-door reachin cooler adjacent to fryers on cookline.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 egg casing on floor on cookline adjacent to chest freezer. Roach excrement fire Asul system fire extinguisher and along walls behind shelves in dish area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches along wall above hand sink on cookline. 1 dead roach on floor adjacent to chest freezer on cookline. 1 dead roach along gasket of chest freezer on cookline. 5 dead roaches along wall in dish area. 10 dead roaches along floor in dish area 1 dead roach on top of exterior of dish machine. 1 dead roach on hand sink in dish area. 2 dead roaches inside reachin cooler on service line below microwave.
Apr 16, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 live roaches along door gaskets of a 2-door reachin cooler adjacent to fryers on cookline.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 egg casing on floor on cookline adjacent to chest freezer. Roach excrement fire Asul system fire extinguisher and along walls behind shelves in dish area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener attached to prep table adjacent to dish machine soiled with rust and old food debris. Employee placed in dish area to be cleaned.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal plans stored in hand sink in dish area. Employee removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef with no date mark in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled in lobby. Employee labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl stored in salsa in reachin cooler on cookline. Employee removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches along wall above hand sink on cookline. 1 dead roach on floor adjacent to chest freezer on cookline. 1 dead roach along gasket of chest freezer on cookline. 5 dead roaches along wall in dish area. 10 dead roaches along floor in dish area 1 dead roach on top of exterior of dish machine. 1 dead roach on hand sink in dish area. 2 dead roaches inside reachin cooler on service line below microwave.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored on prep table on service line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen soiled with old food debris and grease.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour not labeled under prep table next to hand sink on cookline. Employee labeled.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 walk-in cooler.
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 a copy to operator at time of inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Hannah Palasti, expired on 07/16/2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris and rusted.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Will Hernandez.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a copy to operator at time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. A container of cooked headless shell on shrimp not covered in walk-in cooler.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed deep dent on lower brim of canned black bean.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 7 packs of Commercially reduced oxygen packaged salmon thawed without removing from ROP packaging in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed 3 bottles of milk opened and stored in walk-in cooler with no date marks. Operator voluntarily discarded milks.
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.
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. Observed 7 packs of Commercially reduced oxygen packaged salmon thawed without removing from ROP packaging in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of white rice 109-112 F double panned hot holds in steam table at cook line. Operator reheating white rice at time of inspection, temped 167-172 F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food residue.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani buckets stored in handwash sink at front service bar. Operator removed. Employee dumped ice water and rinsed personal drink cup in handwash sink at kitchen. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee training expired on 10/01/2023.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking on cook line with no lid and straw. Employee discarded drink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while prepping raw chicken. Employee removed watch, washed hand and replaced gloves at time of inspection. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line.
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.