LA COSTENA MEXICAN FOOD LLC
3995 SE SALERNO RD., STUART 34997
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
0
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Water tank empty at time of inspection. Operator refilled water tank. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired Dec 1, 2022 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over Sour cream and hot dogs at stainless reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler: cheese (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Observed missing pan on top portion of flip top cooler allowing cold air to escape. Operator inserted a pan into empty space and put cheese in reach in freezer to quick chill.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Not available at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Flip top cooler: diced tomatoes (45F - Cooling) at 3:50 since 2:50 - 45F at 4:10 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer bucket. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Carrots and bread stored and in direct contact with thank you to go bags. Advised operator to remove products from to go bags. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2022. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw pork over green salsa reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (45F - Cold Holding) Observed on top portion of flip top cooler in a squeeze bottle. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Hand soap over to go boxes by steering wheel. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Vomit and diarrhea procedure sent to operator.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No operable probe thermometer present at time of inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 8 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).