Indian Rocks Beach, Pinellas County

JAKES COASTAL CANTINA

500 1 STREET, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Jan 7, 2026
City
Indian Rocks Beach
County
Pinellas
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.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

02C-01-5

Detail 24284435

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 8 brisket dated 12/25/25,12/31/25 4 Korean beef 12/31/25 items discarded.

01B-13-4

Detail 24284432

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 8 brisket dated 12/25/25,12/31/25 4 Korean beef 12/31/25 items discarded.

27-16-4

Detail 24284433

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. One hand wash sink heater not working 77f, end of line. Repair in progress.

36-36-4

Detail 24284434

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storage area.

38-07-4

Detail 24284436

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Storage area.

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 23923320

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Time Extended

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23916049

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Both reach in units on line-Pico 46f, guacamole/diced tomatoes 47f, sour cream 45f, salsa 46f, cooked beef 48f, Korean beef 49f, Walk in cooler-Cooked burger 44f, pico 46f, diced tomatoes 46f, salsa 45f, raw tuna 44f, raw chicken 45f, Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 23916051

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef 110f, put back in oven for reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23916050

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-11-4

Detail 23488230

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 13

03D-02-5

Detail 23478868

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Taco beef 56f, all date marked 1/12/25. 5 1/3 pans. Items discarded.

02C-01-5

Detail 23478860

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Barbacoa expired 1/11/2025, found in walk in cooler. Item discarded.

01B-13-4

Detail 23478864

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Barbacoa expired 1/11/2025, found in walk in cooler. Item discarded. 2 pieces mani thawed and still in cryovac package. Items discarded.

01B-02-5

Detail 23478865

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Taco beef 56f, all date marked 1/12/25. 5 1/3 pans. Items discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 23478862

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chorizo 51f, cut lettuce 50f, diced tomatoes 48f, cooks line. All moved to reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23478861

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn/ beans 56f, on flat top grill. Put on flat top grill to reheat to 165f, Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 23478858

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked frozen foods not date marked with initial cook and no date mark when pulled from freezer.

51-11-4

Detail 23478859

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

06-09-1

Detail 23478870

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 pieces mani thawed and still in cryovac package. Items discarded.

10-02-4

Detail 23478863

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop stored on top of unit. Removed to be washed. Corrected On-Site

14-20-4

Detail 23478869

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

08B-12-5

Detail 23478866

Basic - Stored food not covered. Taco shells. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23478867

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut peppers stored under unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-05-4

Detail 22983032

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Time Extended

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 22974302

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. End of cooks line. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22974300

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. No certificates available for viewing at time of inspection.

24-05-4

Detail 22974301

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03D-15-4

Detail 22545619

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked ground beef 111f, cooked chicken 91f, cooling at room temperature. Items put in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

46-01-4

Detail 22545618

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Storage area exit door. Repeat Violation

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-04-4

Detail 22145624

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from next to ice machine in back dining area. Hand sink is on plans. Must be reinstalled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Hand sink has not been reinstalled. Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 22145625

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: No CFM present with valid certificate with 4 or more employees in building Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22145623

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on both drawers under flat top grill. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Time Extended

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-04-4

Detail 22131026

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from next to ice machine in back dining area. Hand sink is on plans. Must be reinstalled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 22131023

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 22131024

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment does not have self-closing door. Second storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22131025

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on both drawers under flat top grill. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: Time Extended

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 22129318

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 110f, taco beef 87f, cooked chicken 88f, black beans 110f, all found in warmer cabinet not at temperature. All items being reheated.

31A-04-4

Detail 22129314

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from next to ice machine in back dining area. Hand sink is on plans. Must be reinstalled.

53A-05-6

Detail 22129316

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

32-04-4

Detail 22129312

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment does not have self-closing door. Second storage area.

14-11-5

Detail 22129315

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on both drawers under flat top grill.

14-12-4

Detail 22129313

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Red tongs used for portioning have split rubber coating.

36-27-5

Detail 22129317

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under three compartment sink.

46-01-4

Detail 22129311

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Store room.

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 21763414

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

11-27-4

Detail 21763412

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.

27-06-4

Detail 21763409

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.

27-08-4

Detail 21763411

Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running.

10-20-4

Detail 21763408

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

27-10-4

Detail 21763413

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.

33-16-4

Detail 21763410

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 21187371

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on drawers under flat top grill. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Time Extended

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21184027

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 52f,

03B-01-6

Detail 21184026

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 108f, cooked beef 110f, cooked burger 112f, pulled pork 88f, Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21184029

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on drawers under flat top grill. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21184028

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawed cooked sealed foods in sink no running water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

03B-01-6

Detail 20852712

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ground beef holding 114f, 128f,

16-06-4

Detail 20852710

Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Employee rinsing pots and pans and then saying items are clean.

31B-02-4

Detail 20852715

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Left of oven

32-04-4

Detail 20852707

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed self-closing doors. Storeroom bathroom.

13-03-4

Detail 20852709

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

16-13-5

Detail 20852713

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No wash, rinse or sanitization used in three compartment sink.

14-11-4

Detail 20852714

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler under flat top grill.

14-42-4

Detail 20852711

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Three hood filters missing baffles.

31B-04-4

Detail 20852708

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand sinks in kitchen.

06-01-5

Detail 20852716

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked pork sitting in water in sink. Manager turned on water. Corrected On-Site

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 20310469

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 20310467

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20310468

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees. Repeat Violation