Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant

223 N Wabash Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2023. Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited five times.

Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/26

50-17-3

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand washing sink

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand washing sink

31B-03-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Under the front counter not secured.

51-11-4

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Stockroom Vent missing in dining room.

36-36-4

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Door way in dish room

36-30-4

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/2025

50-17-3

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in service area by hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing several meats in prep sink without running water.

06-01-5

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

01C-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle unlabeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on 3 - door reachin cooler are in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand washing sink in kitchen area.

29-11-4

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter by hand washing sink 2 spray bottle with light blue liquid **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall, missing electrical panel cover.

36-24-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men bathroom **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored under cutting board and top of make table.

10-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor in small storage area by bathrooms.

25-05-4

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/23. Operator can not get license to link, emailed Tallahassee

50-17-3

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives being stored between prep table and maketable. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Back room. Operator stated the leak was fix and how repairing the wall. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-24-5

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant.

How does Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant 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 Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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