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COSTERA SUNSET BAR & GRILL

4010 SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE, Hollywood FL 33019

Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1624889
Grade history
APR 24
JUN 24
JAN 25
MAR 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

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

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024038009Jun 10, 2024Aug 8, 2024$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar and back prep area, no handwashing sink on sinks.
Basic/31B-04-4
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment operating after an emergency without notifying the division.
High priority/51-01-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in prep area
Basic/51-11-4
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in prep room.
Basic/51-11-4
Cases of Single-service articles( cups) improperly stored on floor in prep room.
Basic/25-05-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in prep room. Operator hang mop to dry
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2024 · At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended
Jun 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: -approximately 6 flying insects flying around and landing on shelves in kitchen area. - approximately 8 flying insects flying from box containing single use cups. - approximately 2 flying insects landing on wall next to door leading to passage way in kitchen. - 2 landing on wall next to reach in cooler - approximately 2 land in ceiling in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - Observed pina colada mix stored in container with an accumulation of mold in handle. See stop sale. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - Observed half and half in low bow cooler at bar opened more than 24 hours not date marked. PIC was not sure when item was opened. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed half and half in low bow cooler at bar opened more than 24 hours not date marked. PIC was not sure when item was opened. See stop sale.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go reach in located by bar.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.