COSTA AZUL MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND CATERING

2311 Okeechobee Road
Fort Pierce, Florida, 34950
Saint Lucie County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8867433

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler in front.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Reach in cooler, avocados still had the stickers on them. Operator removed the stickers. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two Beef rolls inside sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731096

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Informed Manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cup at service station.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of ground beef in cooks cooler. Educate employee. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In front service station. Informed Manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at front kitchen. Informed Manager. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8567902

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. The outside of the ice machine soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of cooler in front kitchen
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken and fruit in front reach
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front kitchen, used to food prep, soiled drain.

Inspection Date: 12/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352364

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of coolers at front kitchen soiled. Gasket soiled at cook line reach-in Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In back room cases of water on floor.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back kitchen bulk storage containers.
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.