DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LA COSTA MEXICAN LATIN CUISINE

2915 E LAS OLAS BLVD UNIT C

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8883986

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed raw oysters stored inside kool it freezer in kitchen, not separate from restaurant food. Operator discarded.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Observed raw beef, not commercially packaged, stored above cheese, not commercially packaged, inside cook line freezer. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw beef above salsa inside cook line cooler. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-15-5: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 (Chlorine 200ppm) at bar. Operator remade to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal container stored inside hand wash sink next to cook line.

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886471

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885136

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 4 employees on duty with no proof of any training. All 4 employees hired more than 60 days ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8883553

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed after multiple attempts - dishwasher machine 00ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed after multiple attempts - dishwasher machine 00ppm. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at bar - approximately 10 small flying insects landing on avocados. Operator killed 6 and sanitized area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed at bar - approximately 5 small flying insects. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 4 employees on duty with no proof of any training. All 4 employees hired more than 60 days ago. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782832

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed after multiple attempts - dishwasher machine 00ppm. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at bar - approximately 10 small flying insects landing on avocados. Operator killed 6 and sanitized area. Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - Raw short rib stored over cooked potatoes at reach in freezer ( both items not commercially packaged) operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed at reach in cooler - chicken soup - seafood soup - ox tail - beef soup Warning
  • 01B-02-5: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 at drawing cooler under grill. portioned chicken (53F - Cold Holding); portioned beef (54F - Cold Holding); portioned pork (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); diced beef (57F - Cold Holding); chicken quarter legs (54F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for over 12 hours. See stop sale Additionally observed at flip top cooler bottom area - container of tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for over 12 hours. See stop sale Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at drawing cooler under grill. portioned chicken (53F - Cold Holding); portioned beef (54F - Cold Holding); portioned pork (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); diced beef (57F - Cold Holding); chicken quarter legs (54F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for over 12 hours. See stop sale Additionally observed at flip top cooler bottom area - container of tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for over 12 hours. See stop sale Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. Observed 4 employees on duty with no proof of any training. All 4 employees hired more than 60 days ago. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8470417

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379414

  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish stored in to go bag inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator removed from bag and stored in cambro container. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site