La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale
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2915 E Las Olas Blvd Unit C, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316LA COSTA MEXICAN LATIN CUISINE in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 44 violations across 15 inspections since 2021, averaging 2.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down or fined. However, beginning in September 2024, the restaurant triggered administrative complaints with repeated high-priority violations in sanitation and food handling, including improper utensil washing and hand-washing protocol breaches. State inspectors returned on consecutive days in September 2024 and again in February 2025, each time documenting multiple high-priority violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale had?
- La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale find?
- La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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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