Las Costenitas Market in Venice
Last inspected:
1214 E Venice Ave Ste, Venice, FL 34285Las Costenitas Market in Venice had 4 inspections on record between December 2022 and June 2025. The facility recorded 6 violations during an April 2023 inspection, all of which were corrected on site. Violations included raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat cheese in a cooler, missing employee health policy documentation, absent vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures, no chlorine sanitizer test strips, and equipment blocking access to the handwashing sink. A December 2022 inspection documented similar violations including employee health policy gaps, missing cleanup procedures, and lack of sanitizer test strips; that inspection was conducted while the facility was operating without a valid food permit. Subsequent focused inspections in October 2024 (hurricane follow-up) and June 2025 (with a trainee present) recorded no violations. The most recent inspection on June 9, 2025 was completed with no violations found.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Las Costenitas Market in Venice: FDACS Inspection History (4)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Consultation visit with food establishment management. Food Establishment is currently licensed with DBPR. License 6806108
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx .
VERONICA CUENCA, OWNER
SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables
before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Ready to eat cheese products stored below raw eggs in reach in cooler. Cos, items moved and
properly stored
x
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause
foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or
can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Employee health policy questions can not be answered fully
o
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding
to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or
procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and
the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
No written vomit/diarrhea clean up procedures
o
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or
is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Equipment observed stored in back area hand sink. Cos, equipment removed
x
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test
through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No cfpm card holder
o
Print Date: 4/12/2023
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing
solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
NO chlorine sanitizer test strips available. COs, sample of strips provided
x
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 7 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the
memo section of the check or money order.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may
impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food
Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is
available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS
and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please
note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center
by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(C)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause
foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can
not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)
(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Employee health policy questions not answered fully as required
o
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to
an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do
not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of
employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
No written vomit/diarrhea clean up procedures
o
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test
through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
CFPM card not presented to inspector during visit.
o
Print Date: 12/27/2022
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Good Retail Practice Violations
3-602.11(A)
Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317.
3-602.11(A)
Re-packed corn husks missing proper label information. Store name, city, state, zip code, product
name, and amount
o
4-903.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least
6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or
utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Cooking pans not stored upside down as required
o
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing
solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
No chlorine sanitizer test strips available. Cos, sample of test strips provided
o
99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food
permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1)
(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has
been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online
payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is
also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay
the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or
by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
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Las Costenitas Market in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Las Costenitas Market in Venice last inspected?
- Las Costenitas Market in Venice was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 9, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Las Costenitas Market in Venice had?
- Las Costenitas Market in Venice has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Las Costenitas Market in Venice find?
- Las Costenitas Market in Venice was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 9, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Las Costenitas Market in Venice had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Las Costenitas Market in Venice has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Las Costenitas Market in Venice?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Las Costenitas Market in Venice are: 4-302.14: Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf.
- Does Las Costenitas Market in Venice have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Las Costenitas Market in Venice has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 4-302.14: Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf.
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