Coast Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
5312 Avion Park Dr, Tampa, FL 33607Coast Restaurant in Tampa has been cited with 229 violations across 25 inspections since 2022, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection — significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been consistent and recurring: handwashing and proper hand/arm washing appeared in 11 of the 25 inspections; shell stock requirements were cited in 10 inspections; management awareness and employee health policy violations appeared repeatedly across the record. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Formal enforcement escalated in March 2023, when an admin complaint was recommended following citations for employee health policy and food contact surface violations, followed by a warning issued the day prior. The most recent inspection on October 3, 2025 documented 48 violations (high-priority citations for allergen awareness, proper hand/arm washing, approved food source, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory) and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Coast Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Coast Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Coast Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Coast Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- Coast Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Coast Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Coast Restaurant in Tampa are: Employee health policy, Time as control, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Coast Restaurant in Tampa had?
- Coast Restaurant in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Coast Restaurant in Tampa find?
- Coast Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 13, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Coast Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Coast Restaurant in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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