Viva/Coconuts

16701 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Viva/Coconuts, the earliest from 2022. Viva/Coconuts was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sunny Isles Beach restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in tiki bar. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in tiki bar torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Observed various hand washing sinks installed in prep table without slash guard. Advised that splash gaurds need to be installed to prevent potential contamination

08B-54-4

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to grill.

10-07-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in oil. Located in sushi area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at hand washing sink next to kitchen walk in cooler. Manager called maintenance to replace. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-09-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer and warewash area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Apples displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.

08B-15-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed various kitchen equipment soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water stored on floor in bar area. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter and in customer reach. Chef removed to behind bar. **Corrected On-Site**

25-27-4

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in bar area and kitchen area.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Viva/Coconuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Viva/Coconuts on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Viva/Coconuts?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Viva/Coconuts.

How does Viva/Coconuts compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?

Viva/Coconuts most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.

Has Viva/Coconuts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Viva/Coconuts have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Viva/Coconuts 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 Viva/Coconuts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Viva/Coconuts is inspected around two times per year on average.

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