Las Costenitas Latin Market
1214 E Venice Ave Unit A, Venice, FL 34285 · Permanent Food Service · License 6806108
What drove the grade
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 31 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic-3
- Safety score97
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 31, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink.
Observe operator using quantum sanitizer while only having chlorine sanitizer test strips available. Operator drained sanitizer sink and refilled with water and chlorine sanitizer to retest at 100 ppm
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Observed location is licensed for 24 seats but has removed retail coolers and shelved grocery items licensed under Florida Department of agriculture and a hot food buffet steam table in original plans in order to add in additional seating. Current seating at 36. Email operator change of seating form.
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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.