Kooky Coconut Café
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Kooky Coconut Café, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 17, 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 pattern that stands out is “commercially processed ready-to-eat”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Indian Rocks Beach facility scores 84, putting Kooky Coconut Café on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, coconut milk, oat milk.
02C-03-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice cream cones stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in cooler, sandwich coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
78
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream base 45f, milk 46f,
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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/ Current CFM not present at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. End unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
61
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Black hose outside. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in refrigerator in front.
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
74
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and ice cream mix.
02C-03-5
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. No signatures.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White Frigidaire top freezer.
22-16-4
58
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk carton no date mark.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on three door cooler under register.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic drink bottles stored on floor entering kitchen. Pickle buckets stored on floor. Ice cream cones stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom next to exit door.
31B-04-4
70
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spic n span stored on shelf above pressure cookers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in back room blocked by storage containers.
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops.
10-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in ice cream display freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
58
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in ice cream freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kooky Coconut Café last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kooky Coconut Café on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kooky Coconut Café?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kooky Coconut Café.
How does Kooky Coconut Café compare to other restaurants in Indian Rocks Beach?
Kooky Coconut Café most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Indian Rocks Beach average of 84.
Has Kooky Coconut Café's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kooky Coconut Café have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kooky Coconut Café 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 Kooky Coconut Café inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kooky Coconut Café is inspected around two times per year on average.
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