Lila Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta

Last inspected:

187 Tequesta Dr, Tequesta, FL 33469
Overview

Lila Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta has been inspected 21 times since 2021, accumulating 120 violations — an average of 5.7 per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly across the inspection history, with handwashing and food contact surface violations appearing in at least 7 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations documented in multiple recent inspections. Employee health reporting violations were documented in the March 2024 complaint inspection. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on October 13, 2025 found 18 violations including three high-priority findings for handwashing, food contact surfaces, and proper cooking temperatures, with the inspection completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
124Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Lila Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 5.6 violations / inspection 5.6 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Lila Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Lila Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lila Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta last inspected?
Lila Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Lila Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta?
The most frequently cited violations at Lila Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Lila Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta had?
Lila Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Lila Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta find?
Lila Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Lila Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta ever been shut down?
No, Lila Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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 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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