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LA COSTA MEXICAN LATIN CUISINE

2915 E LAS OLAS BLVD UNIT C · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3471835
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8883553
DBPR license1625293

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed after multiple attempts – dishwasher machine 00ppm. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Observed at bar – approximately 5 small flying insects. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Observed 4 employees on duty with no proof of any training. All 4 employees hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Same **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.