COSITAS RICAS BAR & GRILL
1943 FOGGY RIDGE PKWY, Lutz FL 33559 · 7276452856
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2025
AUG 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the wall by hood area. Operator removed it and sanitized the area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken and beef in reach in freezer not separate each other. Operator put chicken in container separated from beef completely
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hand in triple sink. Discussed with operator and he washed hand in hand sink, discussed with operator and he washed hand in hand sink properly
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained in kitchen
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Miller and Maria are currently working no proof of any state approved food safety training.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened gallon jar milk no date mark over 24 hours in reach in cooler in kitchen, operator marked date correctly
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee's bottle water on shelf with serving utensils in kitchen, operator discarded water
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put hair net on
Apr 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored in a prohibited area. Cooking oil and can soda in utility room.
Apr 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef above unwashed lettuce in reach in cooler, operator removed beef to bottom shelf
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk (47F - Cold Holding); spicy salsa sauce (48F - Cold Holding); garlic sauce with mayo (49F - Cold Holding) in vertical cooler in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (47F - Cold Holding); spicy salsa sauce (48F - Cold Holding); garlic sauce with mayo (49F - Cold Holding) in vertical cooler in kitchen, see stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chicken in hand sink in kitchen, operator removed chicken and sanitized sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened no date mark over 24 hours in vertical reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cups on prep counter in front area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaging food preparation. Manger asked hi to put hair net on
Food stored in a prohibited area. Cooking oil and can soda in utility room.
Aug 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Water damage acoustic tiles trough out kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood grease buildup
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. 15 sliced passion fruit cake not having invoice and unable to verify the sauce. See stop sale
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the wall by hood area. Operator removed it and sanitized the area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Poultry (52F - Cold Holding); white rice (50F - Cold Holding); Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Passion fruit cake
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Poultry (52F - Cold Holding); white rice (50F - Cold Holding); see stop sale
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored with clean utensils.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for sanitation of quarantine and chlorine
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Water damage acoustic tiles trough out kitchen
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in vertical refrigerator by the microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood grease buildup
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above ready to eat salad.operator removed the unwashed produce to bottom in reach in cooler
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.