Hollywood, Broward County

COSTA DEL SOL REST

5611 JOHNSON ST, Hollywood, FL 33021

FoodSeating
Latest violations
18
4 High Priority
Feb 2, 2026
City
Hollywood
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 18

03D-02-5

Detail 24342896

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, refried beans (54-56F - Cooling); rice and beans (58F - Cooling). Per employee both prepared on 2-1 and in unit overnight. See stop sale.

03A-03-5

Detail 24342889

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs at 68F ambient temperature by steam well. Per employee out of cooler approximately 2 hours. Employee moved eggs to reach in cooler to rechill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24342886

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, refried beans (54-56F - Cooling); rice and beans (58F - Cooling). Per employee both prepared on 2-1 and in unit overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 24342885

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath on prep table opposite steam line, pickled shredded cabbage (58F - Cold Holding). Per employee not prepared or portioned today and in ice approximately 2 hours. Employee removed to cooler to rechill and refilled ice bath. Corrective Action Taken

05-06-4

Detail 24342887

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Batteries dead in probe thermometer.

02C-02-5

Detail 24342895

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, house made tamales missing date marked when prepared. Per employee made on 1-30.

41-17-4

Detail 24342893

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on prep table opposite steam well. Employee labeled as glass cleaner. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 24342884

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup in ice machine bin.

36-32-5

Detail 24342880

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in women's restroom.

50-09-4

Detail 24342881

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 24342890

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door damaged. Repeat Violation

36-08-4

Detail 24342883

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. On wall below hand sink in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 24342894

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles on floor behind front counter. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24342879

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 94F on flattop. Employee moved utensils to hotter section of flattop to properly hold. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 24342878

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom. Bulletin printed and provided to post. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24342882

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of kitchen Bev Air reach in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24342888

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves rusted in Bev Air reach in cooler.

21-07-4

Detail 24342891

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket by front counter reading 0ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

47-03-4

Detail 24342892

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed capped wires at wall and light fixture in men's restroom.

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23911208

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above cooked chorizo in 2 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 23911202

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell egg ambient (65F - Cold Holding) being held in ice on cook line. Operator buried deeper in ice and topped with ice. Discussed with operator Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23911203

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at front counter not labeled. Operator labeled glass cleaner Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23911201

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at 2 door stainless reach in cooler in poor repair Ice machine door in poor repair

36-73-4

Detail 23911204

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

08B-38-4

Detail 23911206

Basic - Food stored on floor. Unwashed carrots, onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 23911200

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed in hood system Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23911205

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at 2 door stainless reach in cooler soiled

22-16-4

Detail 23911199

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door stainless reach in cooler in

33-31-5

Detail 23911207

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Back room filled with unused equipment, and throughout establishment. Discussed with operator

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

14-31-5

Detail 23650751

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cheese stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in walk in cooler, employee started to switch to food grade bags Corrective Action Taken

22-31-4

Detail 23650747

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on reach in cooler shelving

36-03-4

Detail 23650749

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed behind hand wash sink next to door in kitchen

36-24-5

Detail 23650750

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in dry storage room

14-36-5

Detail 23650746

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at chest freezer on cook line. Discussed with operator Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 23650748

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed in hood system

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-36-5

Detail 23650410

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at chest freezer next to ice machine.Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Next unannounced Time Extended

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23492119

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish, raw beef stored above cooked chorizo in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23492118

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Dionisio Sanchez 11-22-19 Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23492123

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked tamales prepared 3 days ago, cooked beans prepared 2 days ago in walk in cooler not date marked. Employee date marked Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23492124

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at front counter not labeled. Operator labeled windex Corrected On-Site Warning

36-06-4

Detail 23492122

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23492120

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at front counter area Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23492125

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

14-36-5

Detail 23492121

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at chest freezer next to ice machine.Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23492117

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door stainless reach in cooler Employee started to clean Corrective Action Taken Warning

May 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-03-5

Detail 22883558

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Flip top across grill: raw shell eggs (76F - Cold Holding) in unit less than 2 hours. Observed items held at no temperature control. Operator moved raw shell eggs to walk-in cooler to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22883561

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top across grill: butter(78F - Cold Holding) in unit less than 2 hours. Observed items held at no temperature control. Operator moved butter to walk-in cooler to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-21-4

Detail 22883559

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22883560

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor next to walk-in cooler. Operator placed item on shelf. Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 22883563

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 1 wet wiping cloth in flip top cooler not in sanitizer bucket. Operator placed cloth In sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22883562

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spay bottle of oil at cook-line not marked. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-74-7

Detail 22728323

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler: cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F); cooked beef (45F) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed same.

29-20-5

Detail 22728324

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwashing sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed same. Time Extended

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

03A-03-5

Detail 22726169

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Cook line across grill: Raw Shell Eggs 72F, less than 2 hours observed at no temperature control. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to reach in cooler for quick. ****Corrective Action **** Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22726164

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. Prep Table next to low boy cooler: garlic and oil dressing 74F. Observed foods held at no temperature control. Food prepared over 4 hours. Food not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. 2. Walk in Cooler: cut cabbage (47F), cooked pork (48F); cooked beef (45F). In unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22726170

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Prep Table next to low boy cooler: garlic and oil dressing 74F. Observed foods held at no temperature control. Food prepared over 4 hours. Food not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. 2. Walk in Cooler: cut cabbage (47F), cooked pork (48F); cooked beef (45F). In unit overnight. Food not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning

36-36-4

Detail 22726171

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen cook line. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 22726174

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler: cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F); cooked beef (45F) Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22726166

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22726165

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items at prep table next to low boy cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22726167

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed soiled tongs on oven door at cookline. Operator removed and placed at appropriate location. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22726173

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on top of grill at 108F. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22726175

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach-in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

29-20-5

Detail 22726172

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwashing sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22726168

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table next to grill. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22096121

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked pork in beverage air reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22096114

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup (44°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45°F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (45°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, walk in cooler door was left open for approximately 20 mins while preparing for store opening. Advised operator Tom keep door closed to maintain proper cold holding temperature.

14-01-5

Detail 22096122

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1) Observed styrofoam cup stored in sauce. Operator removed. 2) Observed basket stored inside ice machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22096119

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above cook line.

14-36-5

Detail 22096120

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation in whirlpool deep freezer door, in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22096115

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris inside beverage air cooler in kitchen.

14-33-4

Detail 22096118

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside beverage air cooler in kitchen.

29-20-5

Detail 22096116

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed very slow draining water at hand wash sink in kitchen, next to back door. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22096117

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed milk jugs stored uncovered inside beverage cooler next to front counter. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 15

12A-20-4

Detail 20805610

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed the employee dip hands in a container of soiled water. Instructed employee to wash hands in the hand washing sink and observed her doing so. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20805605

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tilapia stored above cooked chorizo sausage In the reach in cooler. The employee rearranged items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20805613

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored in the kitchen hand wash sink. Also observed hand wash sink soiled. All items removed from sink. Corrective Action Taken

05-08-4

Detail 20805617

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products due to batteries being non-operational.

36-06-4

Detail 20805606

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in the walk-in cooler.

36-34-5

Detail 20805612

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple tiles above the cook line.

14-11-4

Detail 20805609

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in kitchen not working, per employee.

36-08-4

Detail 20805615

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage areas near the back door. Repeat Violation

36-12-4

Detail 20805608

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen and storage areas.

08B-38-4

Detail 20805614

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of meat on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The employee moved all items to shelving for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20805607

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen. Provided signs and employee posted.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 20805616

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, in the kitchen.

08B-12-5

Detail 20805611

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken in the walk-in cooler not covered. The employee covered all items. Corrected On-Site

38-02-4

Detail 20805604

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.

36-27-5

Detail 20805618

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed din the dish washing area. Repeat Violation

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

31A-11-4

Detail 20428074

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand wash sink holding a large fan and a spatula in the sink basin. Employee removed fan and spatula. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20428070

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in the reach-in cooler, pupusas not date marked. Per the employee the item was prepared yesterday. Employee added dat mark. Observed pupusas in the walk-in cooler not date marked. Per the employee the item was prepared yesterday. Employee added date mark. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20428067

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair next to the exhaust hood above the cook line. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 20428073

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor next to a non functioning glass door beverage refrigerator at the wait station area behind the front counter and 1 dead roach inside the same refrigerator. Employee removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized both areas. Corrected On-Site

36-08-4

Detail 20428072

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation area near the back door. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 20428071

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete floor throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20428066

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the kitchen hand wash sink and in the women's restroom. Provided signs. Corrective Action Taken

29-08-4

Detail 20428069

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water supply to dish machine at back flow preventer leaking and in disrepair. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20428064

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tortilla meal and red beans in the walk-in cooler not covered. Employee covered items. Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 20428065

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed over 5 pieces of derelict equipment outside the rear/kitchen door.

36-27-5

Detail 20428068

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in the dish washing area.