LA COSTA MEXICAN LATIN CUISINE
2915 E LAS OLAS BLVD UNIT C · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed after multiple attempts – dishwasher machine 00ppm. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at bar – approximately 10 small flying insects landing on avocados. Operator killed 6 and sanitized area. **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer – Raw short rib stored over cooked potatoes at reach in freezer ( both items not commercially packaged) operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed at reach in cooler – chicken soup – seafood soup – ox tail – beef soup **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at drawing cooler under grill. portioned chicken (53F – Cold Holding); portioned beef (54F – Cold Holding); portioned pork (54F – Cold Holding); shrimp (53F – Cold Holding); diced beef (57F – Cold Holding); chicken quarter legs (54F – Cold Holding); chicken breast (45F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for over 12 hours. See stop sale Additionally observed at flip top cooler bottom area – container of tomato sauce (56F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for over 12 hours. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at drawing cooler under grill. portioned chicken (53F – Cold Holding); portioned beef (54F – Cold Holding); portioned pork (54F – Cold Holding); shrimp (53F – Cold Holding); diced beef (57F – Cold Holding); chicken quarter legs (54F – Cold Holding); chicken breast (45F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for over 12 hours. See stop sale Additionally observed at flip top cooler bottom area – container of tomato sauce (56F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for over 12 hours. See stop sale **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 4 employees on duty with no proof of any training. All 4 employees hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:57 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.