Coco's at 40th ST Restaurant
3206 N 40 St, Tampa, FL 33605 · Permanent Food Service · License 3910914
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 1 basic-14
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 26Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score66
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 26, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Per plan reviewer Chris as of 10/26/26 no plans have been submitted for remodel.
Administrative complaint
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
More time given
Basic1
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
More time given
- First visitAug 24, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw fish in reach in cooler over cooked potato balls. Operator relocated.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cutting boards in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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/. Establishment added wall and door in kitchen to extend dining area. No plans submitted.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic1
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.