Los Costenos

1670 Nw 119 St, Miami, FL 33167

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Los Costenos appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Los Costenos on the better side of that line. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair in kitchen area.

36-32-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing in kitchen area.

36-17-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair in kitchen area.

36-24-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket gaskets soiled. At front counter.

23-03-4

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.

32-11-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-14-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on the shelves inside reach in freezer.

14-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

22-08-4

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black beans held for more than 24/ hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.

14-11-5

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

02D-01-5

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler

02C-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

14-01-5

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed food debris inside oven

22-08-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Show all 8 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Costenos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Costenos on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Costenos?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Costenos.

How does Los Costenos compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Los Costenos most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Los Costenos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Los Costenos have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Costenos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Los Costenos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Costenos is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Gordon Food Service Mobile Kitchen

2850 Nw 120 Ter

Score: 86 — Low Risk

Bar-B-Que Ribs Chicken & Jerk Shack

12101 Nw 27 Ave

Score: 64 — Medium Risk

Conch Heaven

11275 Nw 27 Ave

Score: 61 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Miami → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Florida → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Miami