COSTANERA MIRAMAR
3869 NORTHDALE BLVD, Tampa FL 33624 · 813.960.5820
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen shrimp in Reach in freezer. Located adjacent Dish machine.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind equipment soiled
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By hot line
Feb 12, 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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Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Located next to office.
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen French fries stored in a shopping bag, located inside Reach in freezer next to Dish machine. Manager relocated French fries into a ziplock bag during time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen shrimp in Reach in freezer. Located adjacent Dish machine.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 chemical spray bottles stored on top of wok station. Manager relocated spray bottles during time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on wok station.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Located next to office.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at hand washing sink adjacent to office and at front bar area. Manager posted signs during time of inspection.
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex spray stored on wok station at front line cook. Employee relocated during time of inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer exceeds 200ppm, operator adjusted to 50ppm during time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for scrambled eggs, cooked sweet potatoes in Walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2/1/2025 license displayed.
Food stored on floor. Case of shortening and bag of maiz stored on floor on front line cook.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at multiple Employee handwash sinks and in restrooms in establishment.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hot water out in entire establishment employee washed hands with cold water.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Corn in grocery bag
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish over ready to eat stock
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside reach in coolers
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Operator lit tank and now is 100F
No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. 76F
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 76F
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice in reach in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. In kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple areas restroom, and kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pole above food make stations and sides of equipment soiled
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On shelves in kitchen
Jul 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 4 employees no food manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Jan 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm. Discussed with employee to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat plantains. Reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 11-20-23 expired Hector Mendoza
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 4 employees no food manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink at bar in back dining room
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink at bar in back dining room
Employee eating while preparing food. Cook on cooks line
Food stored on floor. Raw calimai on floor in pot. Employee removed from floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp on counter thawing improperly employee moved to walk in
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar by restrooms employee added paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink.at bar by restrooms employee added soap
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook potatoes cook noodles walk in cooler need date mark. Employee placed date marks
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar by restrooms
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10 ppm remade to 100 ppm
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.