LAS COSTENITAS LATIN MARKET
1214 E VENICE AVE UNIT A, Venice FL 34285 · 941-480-1819
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026021612 | Feb 9, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed blue plastic buckets used to store and in direct contact with sugar and salt in the kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for the three compartment sink solution.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed the operator is packaging raw beef using the reduced oxygen packaging method. The operator stated the raw beef had been packaged within 48 hours. The operator removed the beef from the packaging. The operator was emailed a blank HACCP form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed multiple thawed foods marked with the date prepared, missing the date removed from the freezer. The operator stated the foods had been removed from the freezer within the last 2 days.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for salt. The operator removed the plastic container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on a shelf with food and above a food preparation area in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phones.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Feb 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed rice in rice cooker and frozen cut meats in nonfood-grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken over ready to eat sauces and vegetables in reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicharron pork belly meat, in hot holding unit at front counter tempting at 120° operator had left door on holding unit open for approximately 20 minutes. Operator turned up, heat on unit and closed door.
Handwash sink at dishwasher area not accessible for employee use at all times.
Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Observed location has menu in English and Spanish, English side of menu states fresh juice where Spanish side states natural juice. The juice is made from a natural frozen fruit brand (Canoa mango, passion fruit, blackberry and soursop). Spoke with district office management and Administrative Complaint Request is issued
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs, raw chicken and raw pork sausage over soup and vegetables in reach-in-cooler.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup and marinated chicken and pork in reach-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Tylenol on shelf at back of kitchen over food and equipment. Observed operator move medication for proper storage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 78F standing water at cooks line.
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.