Cocos Crush Bar North Beach

423 Poinsettia Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Cocos Crush Bar North Beach appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Cocos Crush Bar North Beach's latest score of 90 sits above the Clearwater Beach average of 76. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep area.

36-34-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 3 tags missing used by date.

01C-03-4

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. Frozen raw fish just thawed in observed put in pan not opened. Had employee open all fish. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 case stored on floor in storage room.

25-05-4

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes 113f, put back in steamer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 dropping observed in store room corner. Operator is in process of cleaning up droppings and sanitizing area.

35A-04-4

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, empty container, changed container now 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-41-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 3 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. Ran three cycles, sanitizer will not come through feed tube. 0 ppm. Service called. **Repeat Violation**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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. Semi frozen sealed mahi in cooler, employee opened packs before fully thawed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

06-09-1

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored above single service.

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 . Empty container. Container changed now 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups in back area.

25-05-4

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. Discussed with operator. All items removed from packages. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 54f, pasta salad 51f, shrimp dip 50f, sour cream 51f, reach in cooler on line.

03A-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 9 Souffle cups used for portioning in salad reach in. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour container on ground in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood.

14-42-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill.

23-03-4

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

50-17-3

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cocos Crush Bar North Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cocos Crush Bar North Beach on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cocos Crush Bar North Beach?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cocos Crush Bar North Beach.

How does Cocos Crush Bar North Beach compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?

Cocos Crush Bar North Beach most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.

Has Cocos Crush Bar North Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cocos Crush Bar North Beach have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cocos Crush Bar North Beach 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 Cocos Crush Bar North Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cocos Crush Bar North Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.

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