LA COSINITA LATINA DE MAX LLC
2480 S CONGRESS AVE STE D, Palm Springs FL 33406 · 561.345.2382
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 29 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Operator renewed during inspection. Expires 12/1/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025028115 | Feb 12, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2024054547 | Aug 13, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 | $360 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Chef handled raw steak then grabbed seasoning containers and clean tongs at cook line; no handwash Chef washed hands and sanitized equipment
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach triple door reach in cooler: Raw chicken tenders stored over cooked empanadas Employee stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cart beside fryer: Tostones (66F - Cold Holding) as per employee stored since 10:00am Not prepped or portioned today Employee moved product to double door reach in cooler to quick chill
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cart beside fryer: fried plantains (110F - Hot Holding) as per employee stored an hour ago Employee reheated product to 178F and placed a time mark on product.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink Advised operator to attach vacuum breaker at mop sink
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Nov 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment replaced prep sink in kitchen with triple sink for ware washing, added chemical dish machine in room with mop sink, ice machine and chest freezers, no hand washing sink in ware washing area where dish machine/ice machine/mop sink/chest freezers located. No plans submitted/approved. Advised Operator to install hand washing sink in dish machine ware washing area, submit updated plans and 7005 application.
Sep 23, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw shrimp/lobster while placing to cook and then handled clean plates and utensils while plating cooked food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over unwashed peppers. Operator moved raw shell eggs below unwashed peppers.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At flip top cooler; raw chicken stored over raw pork. Operator moved over raw pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top cooler; raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in make top less than 4 hours, added ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At pan on top of steam table; cooked chicken (116F - Hot Holding). Operator stated chicken cooked prior to being held in pan for less than 4 hours, reheated to 165F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical insecticide stored over bottled drinks in dry storage area. Advised Operator to store chemicals away from food/single service articles.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment replaced prep sink in kitchen with triple sink for ware washing, added chemical dish machine in room with mop sink, ice machine and chest freezers, no hand washing sink in ware washing area where dish machine/ice machine/mop sink/chest freezers located. No plans submitted/approved. Advised Operator to install hand washing sink in dish machine ware washing area, submit updated plans and 7005 application.
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. Advised Operator to renew training.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At glass door reach in cooler; unwashed celery and lettuce stored over washed/cut peppers and peeled/cut plantains. Advised Operator to moved unwashed produce below ready to eat items.
Feb 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched floor mat while carrying into kitchen and placing onto floor and then handled clean equipment and utensils to prepare food without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food cooking/storage containers at single compartment prep sink in kitchen and then placed to dry/re-use without sanitizing. Advised Operator to properly wash, rinse and sanitize in triple sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Operator renewed during inspection. Expires 12/1/2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double glass door reach in cooler; raw fish stored over ready to eat plantains. Operator moved plantains above fish.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Triple sink/ice machine/mop sink located in room separated from kitchen by two sets of doors and dining room, no hand washing sink in ware washing area. Advised Operator to install hand washing sink.
Aug 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from cutting raw chicken to handling clean pans for portioning cooked food without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At prep area; employee used cutting board for preparing raw chicken, wiped with cloth and then placed in storage with clean cutting boards. Discussed with employee who then removed cutting board(s) to triple sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At white chest freezer; non-food grade "thank you" bag used to store/in direct contact with ready to eat plantains. Operator removed from bag.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At white upright reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce. Operator moved raw shell eggs.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double glass door reach in cooler; raw fish over cooked beef and raw steak over cooked pork. Operator moved raw items below ready to eat items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double glass door reach in cooler; raw beef stored over ready to eat yucca and raw pork stored over cooked pork. Operator moved raw below ready to eat.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At double glass door reach in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia, labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink; spray bottle containing bleach, not labeled. Operator labeled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At double glass door reach in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia, labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sink; raw snapper thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cold running water.
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At prep area; cooked pork (108°F - Cooling 3:40pm/108°F - Cooling 4:10pm). Operator stated pork cooked at 1:00pm, at this rate pork did not cook to 70°F within 2 hours. Operator moved pork to be reheated to 165°F.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At double glass door reach in cooler; raw fish stored over unwashed lettuce and bell peppers. Operator moved raw fish to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Double glass door reach in; raw chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to stainless upright reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line; hand wash sink used to store dishes. Operator removed.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers steak undercooked, no consumer advisory. Provided consumer advisory, Operator posted.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At kitchen prep sink; spray bottle containing bleach not labeled. Operator labeled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At double glass door reach in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged King Fish labeled to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen, still packaged. Operator removed from package.
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.