Coco Ribs

3250 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235

American

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Coco Ribs stretching back to 2023. On Dec 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Coco Ribs on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to containers of spices on a shelf under the front counter. Operator removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator removed the can opener to be cleaned and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on the MFDV.

14-09-4

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of pinto beans rusted at the seams. Employee discarded the cans.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at the hand wash sink in the MFDV. Employee placed soap at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad stored in the reach in cooler with no date marked. Employee stated the potato salad was prepared on 8/2. Employee placed a date mark on the potato salad. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Owner placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips for sanitizer bucket and three compartment sink.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Owner removed the can opener to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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

50-17-3

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator.

11-07-5

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 handouts to the operator.

11-27-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coco Ribs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coco Ribs on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coco Ribs?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coco Ribs.

How does Coco Ribs compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Coco Ribs most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Coco Ribs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coco Ribs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Coco Ribs 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 Coco Ribs inspected?

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

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