COSITAS RICAS GRILL
1943 FOGGY RIDGE PKWY · LUTZ · Hillsborough County · FL 33559
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Above 50 ppm to 100 ppm
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale : cook chicken 102 f cook beef 93 f did not cool from 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours cooked at 11:30 am temped at 1:50 pm no temperatures taken.
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in three compartment sink with soap and water only no sanitizer.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over bread and liquid butter reach in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touching phone while engaging in food preparation no gloves changed.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale : cook chicken 102 f cook beef 93 f did not cool from 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of dishes stored in handwashing sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line. Employee restocked **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.Raw meat stored on floor under hand washing sink. Employee removed from floor **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in prep sink. Employee removed.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces in squeeze bottles not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:22 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.