Costa Del Sol Rest
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
23
Score
Costa Del Sol Rest has been inspected nine times since 2023. Costa Del Sol Rest was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Hollywood restaurant, which scores around 75. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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.
01B-02-5
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**
03A-03-5
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.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Batteries dead in probe thermometer.
05-06-4
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.
02C-02-5
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**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup in ice machine bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in women's restroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door damaged. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. On wall below hand sink in kitchen.
36-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles on floor behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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**
10-07-4
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**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of kitchen Bev Air reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves rusted in Bev Air reach in cooler.
14-33-4
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**
21-07-4
23
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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**
03A-03-5
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**
08A-05-6
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**
41-17-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed in hood system **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at 2 door stainless reach in cooler soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door stainless reach in cooler in
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Back room filled with unused equipment, and throughout establishment. Discussed with operator
33-31-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at 2 door stainless reach in cooler in poor repair Ice machine door in poor repair
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Unwashed carrots, onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on reach in cooler shelving
22-31-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed behind hand wash sink next to door in kitchen
36-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in dry storage room
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at chest freezer on cook line. Discussed with operator **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed in hood system
36-62-4
64
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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**
53A-03-7
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**
02C-02-5
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**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at chest freezer next to ice machine.**Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at front counter area **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Warning**
36-06-4
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**
22-16-4
50
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor next to walk-in cooler. Operator placed item on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
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**
21-12-4
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**
02D-01-5
61
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
01B-02-5
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**
03A-03-5
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**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen cook line. **Warning**
36-36-4
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**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
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**
40-06-5
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**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on top of grill at 108F. **Warning**
10-07-4
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**
23-03-4
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**
29-20-5
41
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
03A-02-5
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**
08A-05-6
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**
29-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside beverage air cooler in kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris inside beverage air cooler in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation in whirlpool deep freezer door, in kitchen.
14-36-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above cook line.
36-36-4
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**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed milk jugs stored uncovered inside beverage cooler next to front counter. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Costa Del Sol Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Costa Del Sol Rest on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Costa Del Sol Rest?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Costa Del Sol Rest.
How does Costa Del Sol Rest compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Costa Del Sol Rest most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Costa Del Sol Rest's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Costa Del Sol Rest have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Costa Del Sol Rest means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Costa Del Sol Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Costa Del Sol Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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