COSITAS RICAS BAR & GRILL
1943 FOGGY RIDGE PKWY · LUTZ · Pasco County · FL 33559
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken and beef in reach in freezer not separate each other. Operator put chicken in container separated from beef completely **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hand in triple sink. Discussed with operator and he washed hand in hand sink, discussed with operator and he washed hand in hand sink properly **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained in kitchen
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Miller and Maria are currently working no proof of any state approved food safety training.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened gallon jar milk no date mark over 24 hours in reach in cooler in kitchen , operator marked date correctly
Basic 2
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee's bottle water on shelf with serving utensils in kitchen , operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put hair net on
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:22 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.