Costa Med
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
55
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Costa Med stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Costa Med's latest score is in line with the Key Biscayne average of 57. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked beef at WIC. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing minimum cooking temperature of ground beef. Coached staff on correct procedure. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator conducting reduced oxygen packaging of raw beef. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ware washing area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple task without changing gloves. Instructed employee on proper method.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed mussel tags not maintained in chronological order.
01C-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area across cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at reach in cooler rusted.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area.
36-34-5
58
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce inside thank you bag inside walk in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
78
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken inside walk in cooler no date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board no longer cleanable on top of reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 93F on top of reach in cooler at cook line.
10-07-4
82
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager removed cutting boards and will replace with new ones. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use by chef on cook line. Chef removed cloth and stored it in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
90
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
74
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
45
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Costa Med last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Costa Med on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Costa Med?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Costa Med.
How does Costa Med compare to other restaurants in Key Biscayne?
Costa Med most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is about the same as the Key Biscayne average of 57.
Has Costa Med's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Costa Med have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Costa Med means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Costa Med inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Costa Med is inspected around two times per year on average.
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