Coasters Taphouse
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
37
Score
Going back to 2022, Coasters Taphouse has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Cocoa Beach facility scores 77, putting Coasters Taphouse on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects. 1 behind bar. 1 on service line **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler nearest expo window. Raw shrimp stored above cooked wings. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
01B-13-4
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. Milk no date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun tips and dispenser tips for soda machine are soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict not marked on breakfast menus. Operator marked all menus **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fully thawed raw tuna in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
37
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 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. 0ppm. Operator swapped source container. 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 7 in service aisle. 7 behind bar **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on menu is not marked. Operator marked **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for new hires
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Date on filter for ice machine does not list year of last service
29-28-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table mounted fan has an accumulation of dust
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Stacked containers on drying racks
16-46-4
45
Mar 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
7
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In low boy. Raw beef and raw mahi in top drawer above vegetables. No physical barrier. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw beef stored over raw fish. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To the left of dish machine being used as dump sink. Ice in well
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
55
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Operator discarded behind bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-24-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the splitter
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink observed next to main prep table Cook removed to designated area **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand wash sink in center of cook line to the left of dish washer
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance behind deflecter plate **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
58
Nov 30, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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. 0ppm. Technician arrived during inspection for repairs **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Emitting strips behind bar. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handles on reach in cooler at expo
14-71-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400+ in sanitizer bucket behind bar. Operator Discarded and remade. 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
64
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the cheese had been there since at least 9am. SEE STOP SALE
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator back dated **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - 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/ Ryan Stagg expired November 2022 **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area on under side of beer tower is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
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. Tara works at multiple locations but does not travel with documentation
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooked potatoes stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
50
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coasters Taphouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coasters Taphouse on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coasters Taphouse?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Coasters Taphouse.
How does Coasters Taphouse compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Coasters Taphouse most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Coasters Taphouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Coasters Taphouse have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Coasters Taphouse means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Coasters Taphouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coasters Taphouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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