LA COSTENA MEXICAN FOOD LLC
3995 SE SALERNO RD., Stuart FL 34997
Last inspected Apr 10, 2024 · 2 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
APR 24
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2022.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024025255 | Apr 10, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2023069733 | Nov 28, 2023 | Jun 7, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2023033991 | Jun 12, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Water tank empty at time of inspection. Operator refilled water tank.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired Dec 1, 2022
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over Sour cream and hot dogs at stainless reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler: cheese (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Observed missing pan on top portion of flip top cooler allowing cold air to escape. Operator inserted a pan into empty space and put cheese in reach in freezer to quick chill.
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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. Not available at time of inspection.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Flip top cooler: diced tomatoes (45F - Cooling) at 3:50 since 2:50 - 45F at 4:10 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.
Nov 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Carrots and bread stored and in direct contact with thank you to go bags. Advised operator to remove products from to go bags.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2022.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw pork over green salsa reach in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (45F - Cold Holding) Observed on top portion of flip top cooler in a squeeze bottle. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator discarded product.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Hand soap over to go boxes by steering wheel. Operator stored properly.
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. Vomit and diarrhea procedure sent to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No operable probe thermometer present at time of inspection.
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.