COSTILLA GRILL MEXICAN RESTAURANT
223 N WABASH AVE, Lakeland FL 33815 · 863-207-8347
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/26
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019024400 | May 6, 2019 | Nov 22, 2019 | — |
| 3--2016022871 | May 2, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oyster tags are in owner car
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/Nancy Orozco 1/21/21 expired 1/21/26
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several pans in reachin cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/26
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand washing sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand washing sink
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under the front counter not secured.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area
Ceiling tile missing. Stockroom Vent missing in dining room.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Door way in dish room
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/2025
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in service area by hand washing sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing several meats in prep sink without running water.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle unlabeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on 3 - door reachin cooler are in disrepair.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand washing sink in kitchen area.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Large 25 lbs LP gas in closet by bathroom
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter by hand washing sink 2 spray bottle with light blue liquid
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men bathroom
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall, missing electrical panel cover.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored under cutting board and top of make table.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor in small storage area by bathrooms.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach and cleaner. Operator labeled both bottles
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand washing sink on cook.
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.