COSTA DEL SOL REST
5611 JOHNSON ST, Hollywood FL 33021 · 954.987.7072
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 9 visits since March 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell egg ambient (65F - Cold Holding) being held in ice on cook line. Operator buried deeper in ice and topped with ice. Discussed with operator
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026022324 | Feb 2, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $360 |
| 2--2023039370 | Jun 30, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, refried beans (54-56F - Cooling); rice and beans (58F - Cooling). Per employee both prepared on 2-1 and in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs at 68F ambient temperature by steam well. Per employee out of cooler approximately 2 hours. Employee moved eggs to reach in cooler to rechill.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, refried beans (54-56F - Cooling); rice and beans (58F - Cooling). Per employee both prepared on 2-1 and in unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath on prep table opposite steam line, pickled shredded cabbage (58F - Cold Holding). Per employee not prepared or portioned today and in ice approximately 2 hours. Employee removed to cooler to rechill and refilled ice bath.
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Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Batteries dead in probe thermometer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, house made tamales missing date marked when prepared. Per employee made on 1-30.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on prep table opposite steam well. Employee labeled as glass cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup in ice machine bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in women's restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door damaged.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. On wall below hand sink in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles on floor behind front counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 94F on flattop. Employee moved utensils to hotter section of flattop to properly hold.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom. Bulletin printed and provided to post.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of kitchen Bev Air reach in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves rusted in Bev Air reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket by front counter reading 0ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100ppm chlorine.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed capped wires at wall and light fixture in men's restroom.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above cooked chorizo in 2 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell egg ambient (65F - Cold Holding) being held in ice on cook line. Operator buried deeper in ice and topped with ice. Discussed with operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at front counter not labeled. Operator labeled glass cleaner
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at 2 door stainless reach in cooler in poor repair Ice machine door in poor repair
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Unwashed carrots, onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf
Light not functioning. Observed in hood system
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at 2 door stainless reach in cooler soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door stainless reach in cooler in
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Back room filled with unused equipment, and throughout establishment. Discussed with operator
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cheese stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in walk in cooler, employee started to switch to food grade bags
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on reach in cooler shelving
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed behind hand wash sink next to door in kitchen
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in dry storage room
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at chest freezer on cook line. Discussed with operator
Light not functioning. Observed in hood system
Mar 24, 2025□ 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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Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at chest freezer next to ice machine.
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish, raw beef stored above cooked chorizo in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Dionisio Sanchez 11-22-19
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked tamales prepared 3 days ago, cooked beans prepared 2 days ago in walk in cooler not date marked. Employee date marked
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at front counter not labeled. Operator labeled windex
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at front counter area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at chest freezer next to ice machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door stainless reach in cooler Employee started to clean
May 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Flip top across grill: raw shell eggs (76F - Cold Holding) in unit less than 2 hours. Observed items held at no temperature control. Operator moved raw shell eggs to walk-in cooler to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top across grill: butter(78F - Cold Holding) in unit less than 2 hours. Observed items held at no temperature control. Operator moved butter to walk-in cooler to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor next to walk-in cooler. Operator placed item on shelf.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 wet wiping cloth in flip top cooler not in sanitizer bucket. Operator placed cloth In sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spay bottle of oil at cook-line not marked. Operator labeled.
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler: cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F); cooked beef (45F)
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Mar 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Cook line across grill: Raw Shell Eggs 72F, less than 2 hours observed at no temperature control. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to reach in cooler for quick. **
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. Prep Table next to low boy cooler: garlic and oil dressing 74F. Observed foods held at no temperature control. Food prepared over 4 hours. Food not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. 2. Walk in Cooler: cut cabbage (47F), cooked pork (48F); cooked beef (45F). In unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Prep Table next to low boy cooler: garlic and oil dressing 74F. Observed foods held at no temperature control. Food prepared over 4 hours. Food not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. 2. Walk in Cooler: cut cabbage (47F), cooked pork (48F); cooked beef (45F). In unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen cook line.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler: cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F); cooked beef (45F)
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items at prep table next to low boy cooler. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed soiled tongs on oven door at cookline. Operator removed and placed at appropriate location.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on top of grill at 108F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table next to grill. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket.
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.