Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

COCONUTS BAHAMA GRILL PRO DIVE

429 SEABREEZE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Mar 26, 2026
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

03B-01-6

Detail 24471088

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (123F - Hot Holding), per employee food hot held less than two hours, reheated on the stove to (167F). Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 24471094

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator

31A-09-4

Detail 24471097

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pile os plates in front of sink, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24471091

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips.

13-07-4

Detail 24471095

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food, wearing a watch, after instructed, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24471092

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several boxes on frozen food on floor, -inside walk in freezer floor- . -Below hand wash sink- one box of cooking oil. Employee placed on shelves. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 24471096

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine, employee removed, cleaned and stored inside a container. Corrected On-Site

10-18-5

Detail 24471090

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Shelf fish scrappers. Raw oyster bar- Utensils stored on quaternary sanitizer , employee removed to be wash and sanitized Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 24471093

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water inside walk in freezer, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24471089

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops seating on mop sink, employee removed and stored proper. Corrected On-Site

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 24234232

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (59F - Cold Holding) inside single door reach in cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24234229

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (59F - Cold Holding) inside single door reach in cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-17-5

Detail 24234236

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) Observed container of clams stored inside oyster bar cooler without date mark. Operator unsure when food was prepared. Stop sale. 2) Observed third pan of cheese sauce stored inside seafood flip top cooler without date mark. Operator unsure when food was prepared. Stop sale.

01C-03-4

Detail 24234230

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed last date served not marked on some oyster and clam tags.

02C-02-5

Detail 24234233

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) Observed container of clams stored inside oyster bar cooler without date mark. Operator unsure when food was prepared. Stop sale. 2) Observed third pan of cheese sauce stored inside seafood flip top cooler without date mark. Operator unsure when food was prepared. Stop sale.

22-20-5

Detail 24234231

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside left side ice machine in back kitchen area.

40-06-5

Detail 24234228

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on flip top cooler cutting board at cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24234234

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-18-5

Detail 24234235

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed rubber spatula and serving spoons stored inside sanitizer at cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 24234237

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles stored inside cookline drawer coolers, not separated from food to be served to customers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 17

10-05-5

Detail 23634451

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

41-22-4

Detail 23634452

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23634457

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23634455

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

22-02-4

Detail 23634461

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23634445

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23634446

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

31B-03-4

Detail 23634448

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

36-32-5

Detail 23634449

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

36-34-5

Detail 23634456

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23634453

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

36-22-4

Detail 23634454

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

10-12-5

Detail 23634450

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

10-20-4

Detail 23634460

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

35B-02-4

Detail 23634447

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

08B-12-5

Detail 23634459

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

06-01-5

Detail 23634458

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

Nov 21, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 22828404

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked green beans (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; stored in reach in cooler overnight. Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22828407

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked green beans (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; stored in reach in cooler overnight. Stop Sale.

41-15-5

Detail 22828405

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) at cookline. Operator diluted and corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22828406

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at bar soiled with food debris. Bartender cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 22828403

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor in kitchen.

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 22498035

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22498032

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked seafood, inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.

01B-02-5

Detail 22498028

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs (46°F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in GP kitchen. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; eggs stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22498033

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs (46°F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in GP kitchen. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; eggs stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.

53B-13-5

Detail 22498030

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

51-11-4

Detail 22498029

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank stored at bar, unsecured. Operator secured tank. Corrected On-Site

12B-14-4

Detail 22498031

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee water bottle in ice bin at bar. Employee removed water bottle. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22498034

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed drink mix stored on floor at bar. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Jan 22, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 22580865

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked shrimp inside walk in cooler in kitchen. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 22580866

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Callback inspection due 02/06/2024

Jun 23, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-14-5

Detail 22079845

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Observed same. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22079846

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside both ice machines in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Observed same in first ice machine. Time Extended

Jun 22, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

03D-06-5

Detail 22077900

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed lobster claws (56°F - Cooling) Since 10am, at 1:45pm; 53°F at 2:20pm; sliced tomatoes (61°F - Cooling) Since 10am, at 1:45pm; 59°F at 2:20pm; coleslaw (56°F - Cooling) Since 10am, at 1:45pm; 54°F at 2:20pm in flip top cooler at cook line. Operator put foods on ice to quick chill. Warning

41-27-4

Detail 22077898

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) on prep table in kitchen. Educated operator on proper sanitizer concentration. Operator corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

02A-01-4

Detail 22077896

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed poster to operator; Operator printed and posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22077899

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22077895

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside both ice machines in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22077901

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on flip top cooler cutting board at cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22077897

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of lobster meat and a case of fries stored on the floor inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 21708710

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left large ice machine has mold like buildup on back wall and upper panel. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Observed at callback inspection same. Unit partially cleaned Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21708711

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of shrimp on floor in walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Observed at callback inspection same. Cases of fries still on floor. No more more in unit shelving. Time Extended

Jan 18, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21705793

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Cook line drawers, containers of raw burgers and raw fish above pans of cooked wings. Employee inverted for proper separation. 2) in back walk in cooler, containers of raw pork and salmon above bag of crab claws and cases of oysters. Manager relocated both items to differ shelf to properly separate. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21705790

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At right fliptop unit, UPPER - lobster meat (51F - Cold Holding); dirty rice (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); stuffing mix (52F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (50F) LOWER - portioned mac and cheese (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) All items in unit 1.5 hrs from opening. Excess items moved to adjacent reach in to use. Ice bags added to upper items to rapid chill. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained at 41F or below. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21705794

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided to be posted. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21705791

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Items on hot line kept under time control, with proper time marks, but no written plan. Plan sent to manager directly to fill out. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21705789

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left large ice machine has mold like buildup on back wall and upper panel. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21705795

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack hanging on dry storage rack in hallway. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21705796

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of shrimp on floor in walk in freezer. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21705792

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water on stovetop. Employee discarded water and replaced utensils in clean water on flattop to keep hot. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Jun 3, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 2, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-13-4

Detail 21120112

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes and went to handle clean dishes without washing hands and changing gloves. Stopped dishwasher and reviewed proper procedures. Dishwasher washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21120107

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In RIGHT FLIPTOP UPPER - cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (54F - Cold Holding); crab mix (52F - Cold Holding) LOWER - raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding). Per chef items in unit approximately 2 hrs. Items placed in ice bath and some moved back to cooler to rechill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 21120108

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In lowboy drawers at cookline breaded raw shrimp 50F @ 1:30pm ( cooling less than 3 hrs) to 48F @ 1:55pm. Temperature will not reach 41F with 4 hrs. Manager moved items to reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21120109

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Herb butters on cookline marked for time. Manager unable to find written policy. New form provided to be filled out. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21120111

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both outdoor machines and left machine by oyster bar have mold like buildup. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21120110

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging on rack at dry storage room. Manager removed jacket. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21120106

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of frozen portioned chicken in walk in freezer. Manager moved containers to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21120113

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink bottles in 2 coolers on cook line. Employees removed bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 20969688

Basic - Food stored on floor. -WIF-container of chicken broth, Employee placed on shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20969687

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass cooler- kitchen entrance

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 20457207

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On cookline, 1 door flip, container of raw chicken over container of beef, chef inverted Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20457208

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top:: crab leg (49°F); spinach dip (47-49°F); stuffing (44-46°F); per chef items come from walk in cooler then placed in units, items were portioned and placed in cooler less than 1.5 hrs. Items placed in walk in cooler to quick chill ; grill cooler: raw mahi (50°F); raw shrimp (51°F); raw burgers (49-50°F); coconut shrimp (44-47°F) Per chef items came from walk in cooler then placed on cook line less than 2 hrs. Items were placed on ice and in walk in cooler to quick chill Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20457209

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case containers of foods on floor in walk in freezer Repeat Violation Warning