Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland
Last inspected:
223 N Wabash Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland has accumulated 115 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.7 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity. In 2024, inspectors documented a 25-pound propane tank stored in a closet by the bathroom, a fire safety violation. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $400 in fines.
Most recent closure: May 6, 2019 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
This Facility
3.7
violations / inspection
3.7 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg
3.26
violations / inspection
3.26 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Polk County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland: Emergency Closure History (2)
Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019024400 | — | May 6, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2016022871 | $400.00 | May 2, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 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. Large 25 lbs LP gas in closet by bathroom
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.
Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections7 violations · 1 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· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland last inspected?
- Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland last shut down?
- Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland was last shut down on May 6, 2019 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland had?
- Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland find?
- Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland was most recently inspected on February 6, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- Yes, Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
- Has Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland been fined?
- Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant in Lakeland has been fined a total of $400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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