LAS COSTENITAS LATIN MARKET
1214 E VENICE AVE UNIT A · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed rice in rice cooker and frozen cut meats in nonfood-grade bags.
08A-05-6High Priority – 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.
03B-01-6High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink at dishwasher area not accessible for employee use at all times.
52-02-4Intermediate – 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 **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:20 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.