Coastal Taco

14601 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 24, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Coastal Taco has five inspections in the public record. Coastal Taco was last inspected on Jul 24, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Coastal Taco's latest score of 78 sits above the Madeira Beach average of 68. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (42F - Cold Holding); mahi (54F - Cold Holding); pico (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler next to cook line, all items moved to freezer, all items retemp at or below 41F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. queso (115F - Hot Holding), reheated on stove to 171F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.stained cutting board **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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. One employee with no proof of training

53B-13-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line

36-73-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding); avocado crema (55F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding). All items moved to reach in freezer, retemp: all items at or below 41F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. black beans (125F - Hot Holding), reheated on stove to minimum 165F **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Satiated cutting boards on prep cooler **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cooler **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line

36-73-4

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coastal Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coastal Taco on file is from Jul 24, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coastal Taco?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coastal Taco.

How does Coastal Taco compare to other restaurants in Madeira Beach?

Coastal Taco most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Madeira Beach average of 68.

Has Coastal Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Coastal Taco have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coastal Taco 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 Coastal Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Coastal Taco is inspected around three times per year on average.

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