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COSTA AZUL MEXICAN RESTAURANT AND CATERING

2311 OKEECHOBEE RD, Fort Pierce FL 34950 · 772-468-2938

Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats54
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602915
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2018050854Aug 2, 2018Oct 29, 2018$320

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in sink. Removed by Employee.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks by front counter. Manager secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. In kitchen area, utensils. Operator corrected.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Table blocking exit door.
/46-01-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in hand sink. Inspector removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen up front.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen. Operator turned on.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks.
Basic/51-11-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Handle in container. Advised Operator to invert with handle upright in small kitchen.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of 2 door reach in cooler in front.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoof filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Gray exit door blocked by decor and table. Operator removed.
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two Beef rolls inside sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler in front.
Basic/14-11-5
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Reach in cooler, avocados still had the stickers on them. Operator removed the stickers.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at front kitchen. Informed Manager.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Informed Manager.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cup at service station.
Basic/24-08-4
Stored food not covered. Pan of ground beef in cooks cooler. Educate employee.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In front service station. Informed Manager.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front kitchen, used to food prep, soiled drain.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. The outside of the ice machine soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of cooler in front kitchen
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. Chicken and fruit in front reach
Basic/08B-12-5
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
High priority/12A-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of coolers at front kitchen soiled. Gasket soiled at cook line reach-in
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. In back room cases of water on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back kitchen bulk storage containers.
Basic/02D-01-5

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