La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine
2915 E Las Olas Blvd Unit C, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625293
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 29 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 1 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 5, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitJul 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Spray bottle containing alcohol , next to open bottle of tequila, in bar area. Employee removed and placed under three compartment sink, storage or detergents.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Poster emailed to operator.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Bar area-Leaking pipe under hand wash sink.
Basic1
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Ice scoop inside soiled container, employee removed , washed and sanitized .
Fixed on the spot
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.