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LA COSTENITA

4603 W COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32808 · 321.663.3480

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD5855299
Grade history
MAY 24
APR 25
JUN 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board soiled with black mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Jun 16, 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 ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelves of perp tables and under grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Jun 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tortilla press and other equipment under the grill.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Grater in sink. Removed grater.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Staff added.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Medium green board
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler
Basic/05-09-4/Return visit Jun 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tortilla press and other equipment under the grill.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Grater in sink. Removed grater.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Staff added.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided forms.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Medium green board
Basic/14-09-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler
Basic/05-09-4
Apr 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Thawed in vacuum package without venting
High priority/01B-03-5/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Time Extended
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager states forms at home.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Admin Complaint
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Admin Complaint
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Apr 10, 2025 · Time Extended
May 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

Recorded at 701 W LANCASTER RD, VIN 0238, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Thawed in vacuum package without venting
High priority/01B-03-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager states forms at home.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
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.
Basic/06-09-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4

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.