Jakes Coastal Cantina
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Jakes Coastal Cantina stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Indian Rocks Beach restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 8 brisket dated 12/25/25,12/31/25 4 Korean beef 12/31/25 items discarded.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 8 brisket dated 12/25/25,12/31/25 4 Korean beef 12/31/25 items discarded.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. One hand wash sink heater not working 77f, end of line. Repair in progress.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Storage area.
38-07-4
61
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Both reach in units on line-Pico 46f, guacamole/diced tomatoes 47f, sour cream 45f, salsa 46f, cooked beef 48f, Korean beef 49f, Walk in cooler-Cooked burger 44f, pico 46f, diced tomatoes 46f, salsa 45f, raw tuna 44f, raw chicken 45f, **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef 110f, put back in oven for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
67
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
95
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Barbacoa expired 1/11/2025, found in walk in cooler. Item discarded. 2 pieces mani thawed and still in cryovac package. Items discarded.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Taco beef 56f, all date marked 1/12/25. 5 1/3 pans. Items discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chorizo 51f, cut lettuce 50f, diced tomatoes 48f, cooks line. All moved to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn/ beans 56f, on flat top grill. Put on flat top grill to reheat to 165f, **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Taco beef 56f, all date marked 1/12/25. 5 1/3 pans. Items discarded.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Barbacoa expired 1/11/2025, found in walk in cooler. Item discarded.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked frozen foods not date marked with initial cook and no date mark when pulled from freezer.
02C-04-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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. 2 pieces mani thawed and still in cryovac package. Items discarded.
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop stored on top of unit. Removed to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Taco shells. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut peppers stored under unwashed produce in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
27
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. End of cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No certificates available for viewing at time of inspection.
53B-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
24-05-4
78
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked ground beef 111f, cooked chicken 91f, cooling at room temperature. Items put in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
90
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from next to ice machine in back dining area. Hand sink is on plans. Must be reinstalled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Hand sink has not been reinstalled. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: No CFM present with valid certificate with 4 or more employees in building **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on both drawers under flat top grill. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from next to ice machine in back dining area. Hand sink is on plans. Must be reinstalled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment does not have self-closing door. Second storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on both drawers under flat top grill. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
74
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 110f, taco beef 87f, cooked chicken 88f, black beans 110f, all found in warmer cabinet not at temperature. All items being reheated.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from next to ice machine in back dining area. Hand sink is on plans. Must be reinstalled.
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on both drawers under flat top grill.
14-11-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment does not have self-closing door. Second storage area.
32-04-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Red tongs used for portioning have split rubber coating.
14-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under three compartment sink.
36-27-5
58
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on drawers under flat top grill. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jakes Coastal Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jakes Coastal Cantina on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jakes Coastal Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jakes Coastal Cantina.
How does Jakes Coastal Cantina compare to other restaurants in Indian Rocks Beach?
Jakes Coastal Cantina most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Indian Rocks Beach average of 84.
Has Jakes Coastal Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jakes Coastal Cantina have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jakes Coastal Cantina 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 Jakes Coastal Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jakes Coastal Cantina is inspected around four times per year on average.
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