LA COSTA MEXICAN CANTINA
14333 BEACH BLVD STE 39 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32250
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-28-5High Priority – Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed House made Beef Consommé dated 1-18-2026. See stop sale.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 2 flying insects. 1 flying insect in dining area. 1 flying insect at entrance in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed House made Salsa Verde (54F – Cold Holding) in squeeze bottle on top of ice near entrance to kitchen. Manager placed squeeze bottle deeper into ice bath. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Sour cream (51F-56F – Cold Holding); Chicken nuggets (50F – Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (48F-51F – Cold Holding); Pico (48F-51F – Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (48F-51F – Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (48F-51F – Cold Holding); Plantains (50F – Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 47F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a large container on top of warmer with Queso (72F – Hot Holding). Employee placed into a stainless pan and into steam well. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders soiled in bar area with mold like substance. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 or more employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager on duty.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee employed over 60 days without food training.
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line deeply grooved. **Repeat Violation**
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drink on shelf above food prep. Employee removed and stored properly. Observed employees eating/drinking while large pan of meat was on table to be prepped. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed House made bucket of salsa stored on floor in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice located in bar. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tong on oven located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting boards on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:18 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.