La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine

7210 W Mcnab Rd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine has been inspected four times since 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine's latest score of 64 falls below the North Lauderdale average of 76. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing station next to triple sink. Operator placed soap at hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's bathroom does not have a covered trash can. operator placed closed lid on trash **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In back storage area handle buried in bulk container of flour. Operator fixed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
82
May 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, service area,men's and women's restroom. At the bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, service area,bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic disinfectant substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen ,service area, men's stall,women's restroom,bar
31B-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All cold holding units. Operator placed in coolers **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine.

How does La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?

La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Lauderdale average of 76.

Has La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Costa Mexican Latin Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.