Thai Coconut Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
50
Score
Thai Coconut Restaurant appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Thai Coconut Restaurant's latest score of 50 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and shrimp stored over ready to eat peanut sauce in tall reach in cooler. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4lb can of bamboo shoots dented. Operator segregated.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water filtration system hooked up to handwashing sink at front service area near sushi bar. Provided education to operator. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic pint containers used in containers of sugar and other spices in dry storage.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets handing on dry storage shelves. Operator relocated items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in bowl of standing water. Operator removed water from bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet clothes on cutting boards on cook line not stored in sanitizer buckets.
21-12-4
50
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at waiter station has a drinking water filtration system attached to it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dry storage area in back. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper menu used to line container in contact with food in reach-in freezer near warewashing area. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee donning gloves transporting soiled dishes to warewashing area then touch clean dishes from dishmachine without first washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked chicken (50F - Cooling) **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken (50F - Cooling) **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw tuna (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); cooked carrots (50F - Cold Holding); tom kha soup (48F - Cold Holding); amazing sauce (47F - Cold Holding); panang curry (50F - Cold Holding); marinating chicken (64F - Cooling); bangkok sauce (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tom kha soup (48F - Cold Holding); amazing sauce (47F - Cold Holding); panang curry (50F - Cold Holding); marinating chicken (64F - Cooling); bangkok sauce (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Operator had the invoice from today, but no others. **Warning**
01D-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked Chicken in walk in cooler cooling with lid in unit that is not holding an ambient temperature at or below 41F. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at waiter station has a drinking water filtration system attached to it. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food stored in walk in and reach in coolers not segregated from restaurant food. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dry storage area in back. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in kitchen is broken **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Ice cream bucket being used to store cooked noodles. Operator moved to proper storage container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-serve containers stored on above reach-in cooler on cooks line not inverted. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered broccoli in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
16
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed in front counter expired on 2/1/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Current license posted. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly observed flying away from window seal of dinning room next to tables and chairs. 1 live fly observed on window of front entrance on dinning room next to tables and chairs. **Warning**
35A-02-7
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 dish machine multiple times and chlorine is testing at 0 PPM. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on floor under reach in deep freezer chest next to rat trap in dry storage area. Appropriately: 10 rodent droppings on floor under left side drain board of three compartment sink. 6 rodent droppings on floor under three compartment sink and dish machine. 10 rodent droppings in and on top of counter shelving next to zip lock bag of paper water cups, single service lids, boxes storing tea bags in server wait station next to single door display cooler in front counter area. 6 rodent droppings inside hand sink cabinet in sever wait station area. 4 rodent droppings on left side of floor under sushi bar counter in front dinning room area. 6 roadent droppings on floor under double door reach in cooler in sushi bar front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead fly on window seal of front entrance on dinning room next to tables and chairs. 1 dead fly on floor next to decorative elephant and flower display in dinning room area next to tables and chairs. **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue unlabeled spray bottle on cart next to server wait station. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed in front counter expired on 2/1/2025. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches observed inside lighting shield in dry storage area. 1 dead roach observed inside lighting shield in men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on door seal of walk in freezer and on condenser.
14-69-4
39
Jan 10, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -68 rodent droppings on floor in food dry storage area - 21 rodent droppings on floor in dish washing area - 5 rodent droppings behind cook Ingrid equipment at cook line Reviewed with manager .
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw beef) stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with manager . Manager rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - 2 dead roaches on floor under hand wash sink and prep table next to freezer . Manager removed dead roaches . **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Stored food ( Rangoon ) not covered in walk in freezer . Reviewed with manager
08B-12-5
67
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hydrated noodles at 53 F , 45 F under 30 minutes on counter at cook line . Reviewed with manager . Manager moved noodles to cooler - salmon 47 F , shrimp 52 F, cream cheese 47 F in sushi display case. Food placed in display cooler before cooler temperatures were at proper holding temperatures after being plugged in . Manager placed food on ice . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( tofu ) in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soups in walk in cooler Reviewed with manager
02C-02-5
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( green cutting board ) soiled with food debris, mold-like substance on storage rack in dish washing area. Reviewed with manager
22-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - -No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at sushi bar -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager
05-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in cooler at cook line and walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager .
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses stored on top of bottles of water in storage room . Reviewed with manager
40-06-5
Basic - Storage of floor mats in areas that may result in cross contamination of food ( container of oil ) , equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles on shelf below prep table at expo area . Review3d with manager
42-03-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
39
Apr 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No Written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food ( rice) . - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
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/. Plans on record are not accurate to the kitchen . Smoke house removed, sushi bar not on plans, ice machine removed, dish machine added , stove replaced boiler - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. - metal shavings on can opener blade on prep table - reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in reach in coolers at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rust and paint chipping on the interior top of microwave - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
61
Feb 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 57;F, cooked chicken 56 F , cooked vegetables 61F , bean sprouts 61 F , raw shrimp 54 F in cooler opposite woks - per operator , food brought into cooler at 11:00 am - operator moved food to freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on top door to reach in cooler at cook line - 1 live roach on floor next to freezer in kitchen
35A-05-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at sushi bar
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled can opener on prep table
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl inside hand wash sink at the sushi bar -discussed with operator , hand wash sink is for washing hands only and must be accessible at all times
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No Written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food ( rice) .
03F-10-5
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/. Plans on record are not accurate to the kitchen . Smoke house removed, sushi bar not on plans, ice machine removed, dish machine added , stove replaced boiler
51-16-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rust and paint chipping on the interior top of microwave
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At cook line
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in reach in coolers at cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler . Reviewed food storage with operator. Operator rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. - metal shavings on can opener blade on prep table - reviewed with manager
14-12-4
30
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
27
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -fryer baskets on cook line show accumulation of debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line shows accumulation of debris on interior bottom. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License at time of inspection shows expiration date of 2-1-2023.
50-09-4
82
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 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. Dishwasher in kitchen read 0 ppm when tested. Overran dish machine several times and it tested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding)temped at 12:25pm, moved to different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Operator did not know policy and health requirements. Sent big six packets to increase knowledge. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Broccoli and carrots that were cut and put into containers were not date marked. Operator labeled items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing green liquid not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle as sanitizer.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on the walk-in cooler door.
14-11-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed at time of inspection.
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small black plastic to go trays in kitchen, on shelf behind the wok station. Employee inverted to go trays. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the two door deli cooler in kitchen, behind the fryer, shows accumulation of debris. Hoods in kitchen on cook line shows accumulation of debris and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in two door deli cooler in kitchen behind the fryers.
05-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in kitchen to the left of the of the cook line has no shield or sleeve. Spoke to operator about sleeve coating. **Corrective Action Taken**
38-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. The top of the dishwasher shows accumulation of debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen one light shield cracked near the three compartment sink.
38-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior bottom of oven in kitchen on cook line shows accumulation of debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen is soiled underneath the fryer.
36-73-4
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Coconut Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Coconut Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Coconut Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Thai Coconut Restaurant.
How does Thai Coconut Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Thai Coconut Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Thai Coconut Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thai Coconut Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thai Coconut Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Thai Coconut Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Coconut Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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