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
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in kitchen area.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler Guacamole with tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); Chicken wings (50F – Cold Holding) Refried beans (49F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding) Raw steak (49F – Cold Holding); Flan (49F – Cold Holding); Ceviche (49F – Cold Holding); Cooked tong (50F – Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F – Cold Holding). See stop sale. All foods listed have not been removed from cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on flip top cooler Cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); Sour cream (49F – Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F – Cold Holding); Fish (49F – Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Manager placed ice on TCS foods on top of flip top. Observed in walk in cooler Refried beans (49F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding) Raw steak (49F – Cold Holding); Flan (49F – Cold Holding); Ceviche (49F – Cold Holding); Cooked tong (50F – Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F – Cold Holding). See stop sale. Cooler has ambient temperature of 43F. All foods listed have not been removed from cooler . Manager stated employees left door open for delivery and refrigeration has ice build up behind unit. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Observed no proof of employee food training. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing station In kitchen. Manager provided soda for hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard near ice chute.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair bulging from water damage.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on prep table. Observed employees eating in food preparation area. Manager relocated employees food from prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tong on handle of oven on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:29 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.