COSTA MED
Health inspection records show COSTA MED in KEY BISCAYNE has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
260 CRANDON BLVD APT#46
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/25/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13577486
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ware washing area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked beef at WIC. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing minimum cooking temperature of ground beef. Coached staff on correct procedure. Warning
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator conducting reduced oxygen packaging of raw beef. Coached operator on correct procedure. Warning
11/17/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10894823
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 6 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area across cook line.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at reach in cooler rusted.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task without changing gloves. Instructed employee on proper method.
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed mussel tags not maintained in chronological order.
1/28/2025· 1y 2mo ago
1 high, 1 int
8/15/2024· 1y 8mo ago
1 int, 2 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board no longer cleanable on top of reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 93F on top of reach in cooler at cook line.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
2/27/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8556955
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager removed cutting boards and will replace with new ones. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use by chef on cook line. Chef removed cloth and stored it in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
11/20/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8375718
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 4 basic
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 361-7575
Website: https://www.costamedrestaurant.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(382 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday:6:00 – 9:30 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
Location
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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