Coco's Crush Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Coco's Crush Bar and Grill has 14 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average for Clearwater Beach sits at 76, putting Coco's Crush Bar and Grill on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in drawers under flat top grill.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Beer cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
82
Jan 27, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Ice machine cleaner stored on top of ice machine.
41-10-4
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. 0 ppm. Container empty. Changed container now 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both towel holder in kitchen, corrected on site. Bar hand paper towel holder at west end of bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar hand sink at west end no water.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on wrapping paper on cooks line.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice machines missing outer doors specified by approved plan review.
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice scoop no handle in contact with ice. Cup removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room and ladies room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4
45
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 80f, ranch 80f, homemade, moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One fly in kitchen area.
35A-02-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored on floor.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on floor in storage shed. Lemons on walk in floor in beer cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on surface of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
55
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
95
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One pack of thawed Mahi still in ROP package in walk in cooler.
01B-13-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor.
24-07-4
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. One piece of Mahi still in ROP package thawing in walk in cooler..
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in beer cooler floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Two door that cover outside ice machines are removed. These need to be reinstalled.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases jumbo lump crab meat on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp and raw pork stored in sink no running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Two chest freezers observed covered with tarp in back of building. Three stand up freezers observed in back of building. Freezer are in a enclosed shed. Unfinished on the inside, freezers not sitting on raised platform. Doors are warped and fully closing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: No plans submitted per district office. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Two chest freezer observed outside covered with tarp. Three stand up freezers stored outside in unfinished, unapproved shed. . - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Shed is not finished. Cooler are not on raised platform. 2 chest freezer still covered with tarp outside. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
86
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Two chest freezers observed covered with tarp in back of building. Three stand up freezers observed in back of building. Freezer are in a enclosed shed. Unfinished on the inside, freezers not sitting on raised platform. Doors are warped and fully closing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Two chest freezer observed outside covered with tarp. Three stand up freezers stored outside in unfinished, unapproved shed. . - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
86
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Two chest freezers observed covered with tarp in back of building. Three stand up freezers observed in back of building. Freezer are in a enclosed shed. Unfinished on the inside, freezers not sitting on raised platform. Doors are warped and fully closing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Two chest freezer observed outside covered with tarp. Three stand up freezers stored outside in unfinished, unapproved shed. . - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
86
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab cakes 50f, pico 60f, sliced tomatoes 60f, diced tomatoes 60f, raw fish 53f, tzitziki 48f, left line cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili 125f, put on grill for reheat to 165f, now 178f, **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun east side bar soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink north west bar blocked by shopping bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line north sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Two chest freezers observed covered with tarp in back of building. Three stand up freezers observed in back of building. Freezer are in a enclosed shed. Unfinished on the inside, freezers not sitting on raised platform. Doors are warped and fully closing.
51-16-7
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Two chest freezer observed outside covered with tarp. Three stand up freezers stored outside in unfinished, unapproved shed. .
08B-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler behind bar has duct tape to hold lid together.
14-11-5
43
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs above raw shrimp in single reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 47f, across from flat top grill, ice added. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and lactic acid
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Food stored outside. Two door upright freezer stored outside next to condensers. Outside storage not allowed. Three hand sinks from adjusted plan no longer located in bar.
51-16-7
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed one for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Two door upright freezer stored outside next to condensers. Outside storage not allowed.
08B-42-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Purse stored on clean sheet pans in kitchen.
40-01-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coco's Crush Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coco's Crush Bar and Grill on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coco's Crush Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Coco's Crush Bar and Grill.
How does Coco's Crush Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?
Coco's Crush Bar and Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.
Has Coco's Crush Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coco's Crush Bar and Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Coco's Crush Bar and Grill 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 Coco's Crush Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coco's Crush Bar and Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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