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COSTA CAFE & MORE INC

2756 SW BRIGANTINE PLACE BAY 200 · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34953

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3591074
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10870149
DBPR license6602877

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#5High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 6 found around trash can / under 3 bay sink. 2 found near microwave Employee removed trash and are actively cleaning to remove. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel with raw hamburger found in grill cooler. Provided alternatives. Assistant Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tiramisu pudding 47F cold holding 4 cups passion fruit mouse 45F cold holding 6 cups. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per assistant manager, tiramisu pudding 47F cold holding, passion fruit mouse 45F cold holding. Both items made on Monday and stored in the dessert display cold holding unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Croquettes 119-120F hot holding, pulled rib coxinha 121F hot holding at front counter display. Per assistant manager, they are not using a time plan. Advised to reheat or place on time/ temperature plan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Desserts at front counter display.

Basic 4

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. For both customer and employee bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen near prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Breads and cakes on display counter prepared on site.

#4Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. 1 under hood system.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.