Lapa's Costa Rican Bistro in Bonita Springs
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26251 S Tamiami Trail Ste 9-10, Bonita Springs, FL 34134Lapa's Costa Rican Bistro in Bonita Springs has been inspected 23 times since 2022, accruing 48 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.1 violations per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. However, employee health policy violations have been cited repeatedly, appearing in at least 4 inspections including the most recent one on August 27, 2025, when 6 violations were documented—three for management awareness and three for employee health policy. The most recent inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lapa's Costa Rican Bistro in Bonita Springs: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Lapa's Costa Rican Bistro in Bonita Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Lapa's Costa Rican Bistro in Bonita Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lapa's Costa Rican Bistro in Bonita Springs last inspected?
- Lapa's Costa Rican Bistro in Bonita Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lapa's Costa Rican Bistro in Bonita Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lapa's Costa Rican Bistro in Bonita Springs are: Proper ventilation, Employee health policy, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Lapa's Costa Rican Bistro in Bonita Springs had?
- Lapa's Costa Rican Bistro in Bonita Springs has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lapa's Costa Rican Bistro in Bonita Springs find?
- Lapa's Costa Rican Bistro in Bonita Springs was most recently inspected on April 3, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lapa's Costa Rican Bistro in Bonita Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Lapa's Costa Rican Bistro in Bonita Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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