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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 dateApril 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3404695
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8547095
DBPR license6602877

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen. 1 live fly in coffee bar area.

#7High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Beef over ketchup in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 114f hot holding. retake temp found at 167f. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager states they have had food safety training, waiting on trainer to send certificate's

#10Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bulk containers of flour not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Inverted pots and utensils in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks around kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer. Operator states he ordered piece.

#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood not sealed containing utensils and storage items.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.