Coast Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Coast Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 11 violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Coast Restaurant's latest score of 67 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burgers stored over cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of bread and a case of raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved items to shelves at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 piece of hood filter missing at prep kitchen.
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Large oven and a microwave at prep kitchen. Employee cleaned and sanitized microwave at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease and dust at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
67
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP mahi and grouper thawed in sealed packages **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a few dozen commercially packaged butter cups and cream cheese stored on buffet line higher than 41F more than 4 hours
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese cups 65F, Butter Cups 63F on buffet line. Employee discarded items **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrubby stored in handwash sink by walk in cooler
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board on cooks line stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink behind bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. 2 employees missing trading
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small soufflé cup used in bulk spice container
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance accumulation on air vent in liquor room
36-34-5
Basic - 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 a few dozens of commercially reduced oxygen packaged mahi and grouper thawed remaining in sealed packages in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Blue tape on used to repair handle cover for oven is not cleanable and visibly observed food material and sticky residue on tape.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep shelf at end of cooks line
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in freezer door
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container oil stored on floor in kitchen
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid in reach in cooler on cooks line
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Employee removed to broiler. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Prep table outside walk in cooler
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink behind bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave soiled with grease Build up of grease and food debris on range on cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo containers stored on floor in paper store room
25-05-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer
38-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by bag in box soiled. Wall behind cooks line
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not inverted to dry
42-01-4
18
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 25 packs of salmon and 15 packs mahi thawed in packaging with print stating to remove product from packaging before thawing.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Some cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection. - Can opener soiled with old food debris at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with old freeze at time of inspection.
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 unsecured carbon dioxide tanks not secured stored next to secured tanks next to soda bib shelf next to walk in cooler door at time of inspection.
51-11-4
Basic - 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 15 packs of mahi and 25 packs of salmon thawed inside packaging stating to be removed before thawing.
06-09-1
67
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored behind cooked chicken in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee place cooked chicken behind raw fish **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 24 individually packaged rop raw salmon in reachin cooler on cookline
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed push cart blocking hand sink in dish area Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup stored in bulk steak seasoning on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove and discard **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - 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 24 individually packaged raw salmon in reachin cooler on cookline.see stop sale **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table at coffee make station Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 4 boxes of bread on floor in walkin freezer Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up on sandwich press machine
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 mops not inverted at mop sink Corrected observed employee hang mops **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
50
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 flies landing on wall of mop sink area and chemical shelf
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (54 - Cold Holding) Observed employee place in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in dish area blocked by push cart Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse store don prep table Corrected -observed employee place in manager office **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic containers on storage shelf wetnesting
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 3 containers of oil studs on floor in dry storage room Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pairs of tongs stored on oven handles on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of coffee lids stored on floor in dry storage room Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink Observed employee invert **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk powdered sugar and salt with no label Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 red CO2 tank not secured adjacent to mop sink **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - 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 26 pieces stored in walk-in cooler Observed employee cut bags **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
41
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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. Observed dish machine not properly sanitizing, machine tested at 0ppm Manager set up 3-compartment sink, sanitizer tested at 200ppm. Inspector discussed washing dishes in dish machine and sanitizing dishes in 3-compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 pieces of thawed salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - 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. Emailed to operator Observed operator print and post **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 2 pizza peels not properly stored Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed an apple stored on buffet line for self service with no wrapping or protection provided Corrected observed employee remove apple, wash and wrap **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a red CO 2 tank not secured at soda bib station Corrected-observed employee secure **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - 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 5 pieces of thawed salmon not removed from reduced oxygen packaging Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pairs stored on oven handles Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Corrected observed manager remove and place in dirty hamper **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
41
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs 49°, egg whites 50°, chopped ham 49°, sausage 51° **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored on standing water at 72° **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs 49°, egg whites 50°, chopped ham 49°, sausage 51° **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unable spray bottle stored in dish wash area . **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink blocked by garbage can , corrected, manager removed garbage can during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper, corrected, manager fixed paper towel dispenser at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings, held over 24 hrs , opened containers of milk held over 24 hrs not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 container not secured by produce walk in cooler . **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler door on cooks line no able to close . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
35
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand wash , corrected, action taken , inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Two containers of half and half and two containers of milk , held over 24 hrs not date marked .
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher with debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 containers next to soda boxes not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table , corrected , employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler , corrected , Anthony placed bag of potatoes on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in service area not protected , corrected , employee placed coffee filters in plastic bag. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coast Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coast Restaurant on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coast Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Coast Restaurant.
How does Coast Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Coast Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Coast Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coast Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Coast Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Coast Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coast Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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