How many health inspections has LAPA'S COSTA RICAN BISTRO had?

LAPA'S COSTA RICAN BISTRO has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LAPA'S COSTA RICAN BISTRO ever been shut down?

No, LAPA'S COSTA RICAN BISTRO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LAPA'S COSTA RICAN BISTRO?

The most frequently cited violations at LAPA'S COSTA RICAN BISTRO are: Proper ventilation, Time as control, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

LAPA'S COSTA RICAN BISTRO

26251 S TAMIAMI TRAIL STE 9-10, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LAPA'S COSTA RICAN BISTRO INC · License: SEA4606373

LAPA'S COSTA RICAN BISTRO in Bonita Springs, FL has 22 inspections on record with 46 total violations (2.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

46Violations

0Closures

Data current as of December 5, 2024

Inspection History (22)

Dec 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jul 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 19, 2023 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

May 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Oct 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Mar 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Mar 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

How Does This Facility Compare?

LAPA'S COSTA RICAN BISTRO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LAPA'S COSTA RICAN BISTRO had?: LAPA'S COSTA RICAN BISTRO has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LAPA'S COSTA RICAN BISTRO ever been shut down?: No, LAPA'S COSTA RICAN BISTRO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LAPA'S COSTA RICAN BISTRO?: The most frequently cited violations at LAPA'S COSTA RICAN BISTRO are: Proper ventilation, Time as control, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: December 5, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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