Cocos Crush Bar North Beach
423 Poinsettia Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 · Permanent Food Service · License 6212886
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 9 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed by the Jul 14 follow-up), 3 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
More time given
- First visitJul 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
She crab soup dated 6/26/2026. Item discarded.
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
She crab soup dated 6/26/2026. Item discarded.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
2 rodent droppings found in dish area. No rub marks or dropping anywhere else in back area. Area was cleaned and sanitized.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Torn gaskets under grill.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.