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COCONUTS BAHAMA GRILL PRO DIVE

429 SEABREEZE BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3453915
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8746482
DBPR license1621183

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#10High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, standing water 78°F with scoop. Discussed with operator that water has to be 135°F or no water. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority41-22-4

High Priority – Medicine not labeled properly. In prep area, personal medicine stored on shelf above prep area. Operator removed medication. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cook line in refrigerator drawers, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat cut lettuce. Discussed with operator that ready to eat lettuce should be stored raw shrimp. Operator moved lettuce to top drawer and shrimp to bottom drawer. In oyster bar, Raw snapper over cooked lobster in flip top cooler. Operator moved raw fish to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, cooler drawers; burger patty's (52F – Cold Holding); salmon (50F – Cold Holding); mahi (51F – Cold Holding); shrimp (51F – Cold Holding); cooked ribs (52F – Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than two hours. Operator put bags of ice in cooler to quick chill items. Items not prep or portioned today.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On cook line, prep area, and storage racks; cutting boards soiled with food debris and deep cut marks. Discussed with operator that cutting boards need to be cleaned and or replaced. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At oyster bar, handwashing sink blocked with bowls and platters. Operator moved bowls away from sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At oyster bar, no paper towels supplied at handwashing sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At oyster bar, no soap provided at and washing sink. At bar across from oyster bar no soap provided at handwashing sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In prep area by dishwasher and dry storage area, ceiling tiles missing and in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents by back door soiled with dust. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At oyster bar, employee drink stored on cutting board while food is being prepared. Employee moved drink to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dry storage area, standing water on floor by ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In dry storage area, ice scoops stored on soiled surface on ice machine. Operator removed scoops to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, in use tongs stored on oven doors. Operator removed tongs and put them to wash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In prep area by back door, bug zapper installed over slicer and prep area. Operator unplugged zapper until they can relocate. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. In reach in two door freezer, cookies and cream desert not covered when stored in freezer. Operator moved try to different cooler and covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In prep sink by dishwasher, lobster thawing in standing water. Discussed with operator that when thawing there should be running water running while thawing. Operator turned on running cold water to thaw properly **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.