La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
14333 Beach Blvd Ste 39, Jacksonville, FL 32250LA Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville has accumulated 476 violations across 54 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.8 per visit. The facility was shut down four times for rodent activity, sewage leaks, and temperature violations. Fire inspections documented a propane tank stored inside the building and a fryer operating without hood suppression, with the latter citation persisting through multiple follow-up inspections in 2021. The restaurant has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $2,800 in fines, with violations repeatedly citing improper ventilation, food contact surface contamination, and employee health reporting failures.
Most recent closure: August 23, 2022 for temperature violations (storage).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
8.8
violations / inspection
8.8 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
4
emergency closures
4 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (4)
La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $2,800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021039022 | — | Aug 19, 2021 | Jacksonville | |
| 5--2020049647 | $800.00 | Oct 8, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2019046950 | $1,600.00 | Jul 26, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2019008059 | $400.00 | Feb 15, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (7)
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Observed gas can located in dry storage.
Manager removed gas can from building. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 6 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher near chip storage room gauge is in the red. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-01: Fire extinguisher near chip storage room still has the gauge in the red. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher near chip storage room gauge is in the red.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Small in use fryer stored outside hood system on cook line. Ceiling above fryer soiled with accumulated grease. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Fryer still present outside of hood system. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-20: Fryer still present outside of hood system **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-20: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-07: No change **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Small in use fryer stored outside hood system on cook line. Ceiling above fryer soiled with accumulated grease. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Fryer still present outside of hood system. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-20: Fryer still present outside of hood system **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Small in use fryer stored outside hood system on cook line. Ceiling above fryer soiled with accumulated grease. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-19: Fryer still present outside of hood system. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Small in use fryer stored outside hood system on cook line. Ceiling above fryer soiled with accumulated grease.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (54)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 16 inspections103 violations · 58 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 12 inspections70 violations · 34 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville last inspected?
- La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville last shut down?
- La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville was last shut down on August 23, 2022 for temperature violations (storage). This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville had?
- La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville has had 54 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville find?
- La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville has 7 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,800.00 in fines.
- How much has La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville been fined?
- La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $2,800.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has La Costa Mexican Cantina in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: La Nopalera Mexican Restaurant (2021-2021).
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