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COSTA AZUL MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND CATERING

Based on 5 health inspections, COSTA AZUL MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND CATERING in FORT PIERCE has earned a 2.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912183

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Handle in container. Advised Operator to invert with handle upright in small kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle of 2 door reach in cooler in front. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoof filters.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over block of mozzarella cheese and limes and lemons in standing 2 door cooler at front counter section. Placed at bottom shelf by Operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in hand sink. Inspector removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen up front.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen. Operator turned on. Corrected On-Site
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Gray exit door blocked by decor and table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

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.