Coast Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Coast Seafood, the earliest from 2022. Coast Seafood was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.
The city-wide average for Lake Worth sits at 77, putting Coast Seafood on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: No proof of certified food manager. Screen shot of training completion. Next step to take exam. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: No proof. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from dining room to kitchen then put on gloves to handle food without washing hands. Explained and she washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. clam chowder 122 f in crock pot insert container on table at 2:33 pm cooling 30 minutes second temperature 122 at 2:53 pm . At this rate of cooling it will not reach 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours and 135 f to 41 f or colder within total of 6 hours. seafood salad 48 f as per chef ambient cooling 30 minutes. Second temperature 48 f after 20 minutes in upright cooler. Explained to poke holes in the plastic film or leave it uncovered while cooling. At this rate of cooling it will not reach 41 f within 4 hours from the time food was removed from the controlled temperature. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
64
Jul 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
70
Aug 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jun 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in two door cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin not labeled.
02D-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coast Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coast Seafood on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Coast Seafood compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Coast Seafood most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Coast Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Coast Seafood have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Coast Seafood means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Coast Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coast Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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