COSTA AZUL

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in Cooler; Raw Scallop stored above fresh tomato sauce Advised operator who fixed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Reach-in Cooler; Raw chicken over potato fries Raw Ceviche stored above pickled onions Advised operator who removed Corrected On-Site

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. At Reach-in Freezer; raw portioned chicken over raw portioned beef Advised operator who removed. Corrected On-Site

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. Emailed poster

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At Reach-in Cooler; Items (cooked beans) prepared since Saturday not date marked Advised operator

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink quat 0 ppm. Changed the solution.quat 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small red bucket stored in hand sink by three compartment sink. Employee removed the bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor in the kitchen

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with salt . Stored handle above the salt. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce....raw shrimp above tomato in 3 door reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food. Corrected On-Site

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 chicken above raw beef in chase reach in freezer . Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....observed at 1:25 pm rice 65° in reach in cooler with covered and tight plastic bag, took another temperature at 1:49° it was 54° . Employee uncovered and replace food coldest shelf . Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner...frozen shrimp thawing in standing water in three compartment sink . Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

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 chicken with raw beef in reach in freezer. Employee properly separated food. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...red hot salsa 46° in cold hold well on the prep table being held less than four hours. Employee ice down on food. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin . Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...operator properly stored food. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce at reach in cooler. Employee moved raw food . Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....octopus with raw shrimp in same container, raw chicken, raw sea food above cooked food at reach in cooler. Employee properly stored food Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.... Cooked to serve soup 125 at kitchen being held less than four hours. Employee putting it on fire . Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored towel in handwashing sink at bar. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink...employee provided Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food....ceviche. Employee moved container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor....tomatoes drinks , margaritas at bar. Employee properly stored food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container with utensils stored in hand sink. Was removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary kit. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Establishment has only copies. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of shrimp and fish stored on floor near three compartment sink. Was removed off floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line, Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish and shrimp thawing in standing water.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary kit. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-03: Still missing test kit. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Establishment only has copies of certificate for employees. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-03: Observed SafeStaff training provided for employee stored digitally, no original certifications provided. Time Extended