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LA SOSTA

1852 POLK ST, Hollywood FL 33020 · 754.221.0835

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1622479
Grade history
MAY 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets in kitchen and front counter both less than 100ppm quaternary. Employee remade to proper 200ppm quaternary.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer buckets both reading greater than 200ppm. Employee remade both to proper 100ppm chlorine.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Bulletin printed and posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. New employee less than week does not have signed reporting agreement. Bulletin printed, read, and signed during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves raw smoked salmon. Consumer advisory posted, salmon not identified as raw on menu. Operator denoted at time of inspection
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from beverages to be served to the public. Employee desert stored in beverage cooler and not identified. Operator removed, properly stored and identified
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employees eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating on cook line. Discussed with operator
Basic/12B-02-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 0ppm quaternary. Discussed with operator and instructed operator on proper strength, operator added quaternary and tested at 400ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by kitchen hand sink. Employee labeled as sanitizer.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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/Warning
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1. Water temperature at 74F in hand washing at kitchen, and restrooms. 2. Three compartment sink 75F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not properly labeled on top of microwave by triple sink. Operator placed label on container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.