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LA COSTA MEXICAN CANTINA

LA COSTA MEXICAN CANTINA has 7 health inspections on file for its JACKSONVILLE location, with an overall rating of 2.7/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

14333 BEACH BLVD STE 39

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940470

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in kitchen.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table in prep area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of ice in walk in freezer stored on floor. Manager stated he will remove. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of stove on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Employee removed towel from cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over tortilla holding bin.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados on flip top cooler with stickers on them.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 3 flying insects. 2 flying insects near ware washing. 1 flying insect in bar area.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pan of Queso (110F - Hot Holding) on top of a pan located on steam table. Employee placed in walk in cooler, stated pan was extra. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled located in prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing surface cleaner without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8890516

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed reach in cooler cutting board deeply grooved on cook line.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of coke stored on top of microwave. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor of dry storage. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of oven. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in use wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Employee removed and stored towel properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler floor unsealed. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in bar cooler Watermelon used for drinks at (47F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Employee stated water melon was left in cooler from previous day. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 49F.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in bar cooler Watermelon used for drinks at (47F - Cold Holding). See stop sale Employee stated water melon was left in cooler from previous day. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 49F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled.

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8890318

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734727

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drink stored on shelf over prep table. Manager removed and discarded from premises. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12B-14-4:Basic - Food container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed Stainless pan of house made salsa stored in ice bin. Manager removed food container of Salsa from ice bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of salsa in walk in cooler stored on floor.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet in use wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed cloth from cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef on prep table in kitchen to thaw. Manager placed in sink with running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed walk in cooler concrete floor unsealed.
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dishwasher machine at 0ppm. Manager was able to get dish machine to work properly. Second test 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near ice machine in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish in walk in cooler. Manager had employee remove raw chicken and store properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Breaded chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Plantains (51F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Pico (49F - Cold Holding); Fries (52F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 46F to 50F. Manager will remove all stored TCS foods in reach to place in walk in cooler, and place TCS items on top with in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 5/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8669355

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8571430

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard near ice chute.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair bulging from water damage.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on prep table. Observed employees eating in food preparation area. Manager relocated employees food from prep area. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tong on handle of oven on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in kitchen area.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler Guacamole with tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding) Refried beans (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) Raw steak (49F - Cold Holding); Flan (49F - Cold Holding); Ceviche (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked tong (50F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. All foods listed have not been removed from cooler. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on flip top cooler Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Fish (49F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Manager placed ice on TCS foods on top of flip top. Observed in walk in cooler Refried beans (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) Raw steak (49F - Cold Holding); Flan (49F - Cold Holding); Ceviche (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked tong (50F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding). See stop sale. Cooler has ambient temperature of 43F. All foods listed have not been removed from cooler . Manager stated employees left door open for delivery and refrigeration has ice build up behind unit. 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 no proof of employee food training. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing station In kitchen. Manager provided soda for hand washing station. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8172351

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment without a choking poster. Inspector provided a copy of choking poster. Corrected On-Site
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed gas can located in dry storage. Manager removed gas can from building. Corrected On-Site