Family Coastal Restaurant on the Bay

500 Us 98, East Point, FL 32328

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Family Coastal Restaurant on the Bay, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Family Coastal Restaurant on the Bay scores about where you'd expect for a East Point restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup around the walk-in freezer door.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoof filters and the cook line wall. Observed the fan guard inside the walk in cooler dust buildup.

23-03-4

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication stored on the cook line above the steam table.

41-07-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

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. Grouper walk in cooler.

06-09-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer door and the door not closing.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mahi thawing in standing water in the waitress station.

06-01-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers on the cook line.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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

23-03-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on the Fryer door.

10-20-4

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of pain relief medication on the cook line. Manager removed medication from the cook line . **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Being use as a dump sink in the waitress station.

31A-11-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured C02 tank . **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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

22-02-4

06-09-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the dry storage floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not stored correctly and not properly protected from possible contamination,in the waitress station.

25-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not identified by common name, in the waitress station.

02D-01-5

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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.

11-27-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drink station.

10-08-5

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

23-03-4

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bucket of sanitizer in the employee hand sink,in the waitress station. Manager removed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food items not covered in the walk in cooler. Manager removed items and placed food items in zipped lock bags. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled on the cook line. Manager placed name on the Flour container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Coastal Restaurant on the Bay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Family Coastal Restaurant on the Bay on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Family Coastal Restaurant on the Bay?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Family Coastal Restaurant on the Bay.

How does Family Coastal Restaurant on the Bay compare to other restaurants in East Point?

Family Coastal Restaurant on the Bay most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the East Point average of 88.

Has Family Coastal Restaurant on the Bay's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Family Coastal Restaurant on the Bay have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Family Coastal Restaurant on the Bay 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 Family Coastal Restaurant on the Bay inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Family Coastal Restaurant on the Bay is inspected around two times per year on average.

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