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
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018050854 | Aug 2, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in sink. Removed by Employee.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks by front counter. Manager secured.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. In kitchen area, utensils. Operator corrected.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Table blocking exit door.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in hand sink. Inspector removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen up front.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen. Operator turned on.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Handle in container. Advised Operator to invert with handle upright in small kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of 2 door reach in cooler in front.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoof filters.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Gray exit door blocked by decor and table. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two Beef rolls inside sink. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler in front.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Reach in cooler, avocados still had the stickers on them. Operator removed the stickers.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at front kitchen. Informed Manager.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Informed Manager.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cup at service station.
Stored food not covered. Pan of ground beef in cooks cooler. Educate employee.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In front service station. Informed Manager.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front kitchen, used to food prep, soiled drain.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. The outside of the ice machine soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of cooler in front kitchen
Stored food not covered. Chicken and fruit in front reach
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of coolers at front kitchen soiled. Gasket soiled at cook line reach-in
Food stored on floor. In back room cases of water on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back kitchen bulk storage containers.
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.