Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA COSTA MEXICAN LATIN CUISINE

7210 W MCNAB RD · N LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3751997
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13790499
DBPR license1626269

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At cook line, Employee handled raw meat then proceeded to touch ready to eat tortillas without changing gloves and washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing. Employee removed gloves, washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler, cooked rice dated 10/10, exceeding 7 days from preparation. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#4High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk in cooler, cooked rice dated 10/10, exceeding 7 days from preparation. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer, food-Opened box of plantains stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 3:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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.