LA COSTA MEXICAN LATIN CUISINE
2915 E LAS OLAS BLVD UNIT C, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954-605-3953
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at bar - approximately 10 small flying insects landing on avocados. Operator killed 6 and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing alcohol, next to open bottle of tequila, in bar area. Employee removed and placed under three compartment sink, storage or detergents.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area-Leaking pipe under hand wash sink.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop inside soiled container, employee removed, washed and sanitized.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to Operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wheel cart in front, employee removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area, spray bottle containing alcohol, employee labeled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle containing fajitas sauce, below grill stove. Employee labeled.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 12-01-25. Operator renewed license during inspection. Confirmation number: 257476753
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw fish inside 3 door cooler #1 in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time mark on shredded cheese at cook line. Per operator, food put on time approximately 2.5 hours prior to inspection; timer batteries died. Operator replaced batteries and set timer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed refried beans (111F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Per employee, food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee put food on stove top to reheat to 165F for hot holding. Food reheated to 170F for hot holding.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in back prep area no longer cleanable. Operator voluntarily discarded cutting board.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle, at cook line. Operator removed and properly stored tongs.
Feb 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Observed raw beef, not commercially packaged, stored above cheese, not commercially packaged, inside cook line freezer. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw beef above salsa inside cook line cooler. Operator properly stored.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at bar. Operator remade to 100ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal container stored inside hand wash sink next to cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed raw oysters stored inside kool it freezer in kitchen, not separate from restaurant food. Operator discarded.
Nov 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 4 employees on duty with no proof of any training. All 4 employees hired more than 60 days ago.
Sep 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Observed after multiple attempts - dishwasher machine 00ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at bar - approximately 10 small flying insects landing on avocados. Operator killed 6 and sanitized area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 4 employees on duty with no proof of any training. All 4 employees hired more than 60 days ago.
Sep 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. Observed after multiple attempts - dishwasher machine 00ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at bar - approximately 10 small flying insects landing on avocados. Operator killed 6 and sanitized area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - Raw short rib stored over cooked potatoes at reach in freezer ( both items not commercially packaged) operator stored correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed at reach in cooler - chicken soup - seafood soup - ox tail - beef soup
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at drawing cooler under grill. portioned chicken (53F - Cold Holding); portioned beef (54F - Cold Holding); portioned pork (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); diced beef (57F - Cold Holding); chicken quarter legs (54F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for over 12 hours. See stop sale Additionally observed at flip top cooler bottom area - container of tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for over 12 hours. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at drawing cooler under grill. portioned chicken (53F - Cold Holding); portioned beef (54F - Cold Holding); portioned pork (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); diced beef (57F - Cold Holding); chicken quarter legs (54F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for over 12 hours. See stop sale Additionally observed at flip top cooler bottom area - container of tomato sauce (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for over 12 hours. See stop sale
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 4 employees on duty with no proof of any training. All 4 employees hired more than 60 days ago.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish stored in to go bag inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator removed from bag and stored in cambro container.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed.
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.