Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa
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3206 N 40 St, Tampa, FL 33605Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa has documented compliance challenges significantly exceeding statewide averages. Across 25 inspections dating to 2016, the facility accumulated 198 total violations, averaging 7.9 per inspection—more than 50% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 16 of the most recent 8 inspections, including recurring citations for employee health policy (cited in 4 of the past 8 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (3 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (5 inspections), and consumer advisory compliance (appearing in every inspection since at least February 2023). The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. A portable fire extinguisher was found with a gauge in the red zone in July 2018. The most recent inspection on October 15, 2025 documented 21 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, proper cooking temperatures, and approved food source compliance, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017038066 | $200.00 | Apr 12, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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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— 4 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- Coco's at 40th St 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 Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa had?
- Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa find?
- Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 13, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Coco's at 40th St 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- Has Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa been fined?
- Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Coco's at 40th St Restaurant in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: 40th Street Restaurant (2018).
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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).
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