Northdale, Hillsborough County

COSTANERA MIRAMAR

3869 NORTHDALE BLVD, Northdale, FL 33624

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Apr 14, 2026
City
Northdale
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 24512331

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler

36-73-4

Detail 24512329

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind equipment soiled

10-20-4

Detail 24512332

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

22-16-4

Detail 24512330

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By hot line

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 24369200

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Located next to office. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed mold like substance in ice machine at time of inspection. Time Extended

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 24224094

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen French fries stored in a shopping bag, located inside Reach in freezer next to Dish machine. Manager relocated French fries into a ziplock bag during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 24224097

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen shrimp in Reach in freezer. Located adjacent Dish machine. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24224099

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 chemical spray bottles stored on top of wok station. Manager relocated spray bottles during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24224095

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24224100

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on wok station. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24224096

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Located next to office. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24224098

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at hand washing sink adjacent to office and at front bar area. Manager posted signs during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

May 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 23800142

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex spray stored on wok station at front line cook. Employee relocated during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 23800138

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer exceeds 200ppm, operator adjusted to 50ppm during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23800140

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for scrambled eggs, cooked sweet potatoes in Walk in cooler.

50-09-4

Detail 23800144

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2/1/2025 license displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 23800143

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of shortening and bag of maiz stored on floor on front line cook.

14-69-4

Detail 23800139

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 23800141

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs at multiple Employee handwash sinks and in restrooms in establishment. Repeat Violation

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 14

12A-08-4

Detail 23431174

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hot water out in entire establishment employee washed hands with cold water.

14-31-5

Detail 23431168

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Corn in grocery bag

08A-05-6

Detail 23431170

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish over ready to eat stock Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23431165

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside reach in coolers

27-06-4

Detail 23431171

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Operator lit tank and now is 100F Corrected On-Site

27-08-4

Detail 23431161

Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. 76F

27-16-4

Detail 23431163

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 76F

14-01-5

Detail 23431166

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice in reach in cooler

36-73-4

Detail 23431167

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment

36-68-5

Detail 23431162

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. In kitchen

10-20-4

Detail 23431164

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

31B-04-4

Detail 23431173

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple areas restroom, and kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 23431172

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pole above food make stations and sides of equipment soiled Repeat Violation

14-20-4

Detail 23431169

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On shelves in kitchen

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-05-6

Detail 22967236

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 4 employees no food manager. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22967237

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Time Extended

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 22576380

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm. Discussed with employee to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize.

08A-05-6

Detail 22576382

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat plantains. Reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage

53A-03-7

Detail 22576378

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 11-20-23 expired Hector Mendoza

53A-05-6

Detail 22576381

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 4 employees no food manager.

31B-02-4

Detail 22576373

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink at bar in back dining room Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22576376

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink at bar in back dining room

12B-01-4

Detail 22576379

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Cook on cooks line

08B-38-4

Detail 22576374

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw calimai on floor in pot. Employee removed from floor Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22576375

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22576377

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp on counter thawing improperly employee moved to walk in Corrected On-Site

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 22223476

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar by restrooms employee added paper towels Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22223479

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at bar by restrooms employee added soap Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22223477

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook potatoes cook noodles walk in cooler need date mark. Employee placed date marks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22223480

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar by restrooms

23-03-4

Detail 22223478

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

21-07-4

Detail 22223475

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10 ppm remade to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22039233

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by mail for operator. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22039232

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email for operator. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22039234

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice reach in cooler not dated cook noodles walk in cooler not dated. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: cook noodles Time Extended

16-53-4

Detail 22039231

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested at 93 f discussed with operator to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize dishes. Observed food contact surfaces chlorine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-06: Tested at 74 f Time Extended

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 1Total: 11

22-42-4

Detail 21896694

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm discussed with operator to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize dishes.

12A-07-5

Detail 21896703

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched computer screen for order and placed on gloves no hand washing discussed with operator the importance of hand washing.

03A-02-5

Detail 21896704

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cook rice 67 f on counter operator placed in reach in cooler.

11-27-4

Detail 21896698

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by mail for operator.

02B-01-5

Detail 21896697

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche in menu does not have a symbol next to each item.

53A-05-6

Detail 21896695

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees no food manager

11-26-1

Detail 21896701

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email for operator.

31B-03-4

Detail 21896699

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar area.

02C-02-5

Detail 21896696

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice reach in cooler not dated cook noodles walk in cooler not dated.

16-53-4

Detail 21896702

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested at 93 f discussed with operator to use three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize dishes. Observed food contact surfaces chlorine.

06-01-5

Detail 21896700

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish thawing on sheet tray on top of three compartment sink. Operator placed running water over fish Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21505777

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed a dining room that was labeled With a counter top facing side of the wall with a register and hand washing sink. The counter and hand washing sink was removed with no plan review submitted operator states is remolding dining room with a bar counter and three compartment sink and re adding hand washing sink back to plumbing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Time extension 53 days until call back inspection Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 21505776

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: Observed 1 employee training Florida restaurant and lodging association ayliem orihuela 53 days till callback inspection. Time Extended

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 13

12A-19-4

Detail 21469033

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 21469027

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed onions stored over ready to eat dessert walk in cooler. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21469029

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cook beef in walk in cooler Operator removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21469037

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop sale Raw beef 45 f operator voluntarily discarded Cold holding: cut lettuce 47 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp reach in cooler top table on cooks line closest to rice maker. 43 f 2nd temp. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 21469036

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Stop sale Raw beef 45 f operator voluntarily discarded Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 21469030

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Wash hands in three compartment sink. Warning

31A-12-4

Detail 21469035

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Hand washing sink removed from back dining room establishment is remodeling with no plans submitted. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21469031

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed a dining room that was labeled With a counter top facing side of the wall with a register and hand washing sink. The counter and hand washing sink was removed with no plan review submitted operator states is remolding dining room with a bar counter and three compartment sink and re adding hand washing sink back to plumbing. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21469038

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21469034

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand washing sink tested at 72 f operator stated due to Maintenance work In the restaurant hot water heater is turned off. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21469028

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21469032

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles in dry storage closet. employee correct. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21469026

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish on counter operator moved to walk in cooler l Corrected On-Site Warning

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21092139

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mussels 48f prepped, under 4 hrs. Advised cook to place ice on mussels for a quick cool. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21092136

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap spray bottle on stove top Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21092138

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent

41-17-4

Detail 21092134

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap

08B-38-4

Detail 21092135

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in kitchen

14-20-4

Detail 21092137

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Food shelf on cooks line

06-01-5

Detail 21092133

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temperature, placed in walkin cooler Corrected On-Site

Dec 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-14-4

Detail 20703876

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands .observed on cooks line. Inspector went over the importance to wash hands after coughing. Observed employee wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 20703874

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat rice in reach in cooler on cooks line. Observed employee move rice to top shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-09-4

Detail 20703871

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch phone and did not change gloves began to work with food. Observed employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20703873

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse rag in hand washing sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 20703877

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking bottles on prep table on cooks line. Observed employee remove. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 20703875

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food next to restaurant food in walk in cooler. Observed employee make designated area for employee food. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20703870

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee music player and cell phone on prep table. Observed employee remove items. Repeat Violation

40-01-4

Detail 20703872

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.

23-03-4

Detail 20703869

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.