Restaurante La Costa Del Sol

25 Berry Rd, Houston, TX 77022
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Restaurante La Costa Del Sol has been inspected five times since 2024. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “applicability of article” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Houston restaurant, which scores around 88. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge not present at the food establishment / mobile food unit during all hours of operation. (corrected on site)
20-19(d)
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
Cooking time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) foods. permit holder failed to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in items (06) and (07) of this subsection by using brochures / deli case or menu advisories / label statements / table tents / placards / other effective written means when animal food such as beef / eggs / fish / lamb / milk / pork / poultry / shellfish is served or sold raw / undercooked / without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens either in ready to eat form or as an ingredient in another ready to eat food (except as specified in items (03) and (08) of this subsection).
20-21.04(c)(05)
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
20-21.19(c)
Storage. outside storage areas / enclosures not constructed of durable and cleanable material / not large enough to store the garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse containers that accumulate / not kept clean.
20-21.20(b)(03)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
67
Apr 25, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Applicability of article; compliance; penalty for violation; variances, etc. permit holder / person in charge not present at the food establishment / mobile food unit during all hours of operation. (corrected on site)
20-19(d)
General. the internal temperature of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not maintained at 41°f (05°c) or below or 135°f (57°c) or above at all times, except as otherwise provided in this article or unless a packaged product is so labeled as exempted and approved by the appropriate state or federal health authority. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(01)
Cross contamination. except as specified in subitem c of this item, food not protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding and display from: raw ready to eat foods including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish or other raw ready to eat food such as vegetables; cooked ready to eat foods. frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready to eat food. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(b)(01)
Refrigerated storage. date marking of ready to eat foods. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) / ready to eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date”. (corrected on site)
20-21.03(b)(10)b
Hand-washing sink supplies. supply of hand-cleansing liquid / powder / bar soap not available at each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent hand-washing sinks.
20-21.19(c)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
74
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.
20-21.03(a)(02)c
Manual sanitizing. food-contact surfaces of all equipment and utensils not sanitized by immersion in a chlorine solution in a manner that complies with one of the following; 25 ppm at a minimum temperature of 120of for 10 seconds when ph is <=10, 50 ppm at a minimum temperature of 100of for 7 seconds when ph is <=10, 50 ppm at a minimum temperature of 75of for 7 seconds when ph is <=8, or 100 ppm at a minimum temperature of 55of for 10 seconds when ph is <=10. (corrected on site)
20-21.12(e)(02)
Hand-washing sink installation. sink used for food preparation / washing equipment / washing utensils used for hand-washing. (corrected on site)
20-21.19(a)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
General. at least 50 foot-candles (540 lux) of light not provided at a surface where a food employee may be working with food / with utensils / with equipment such as knives / slicers / grinders / saws where employee safety is a factor. (corrected on site)
20-21.24(a)
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Restaurante La Costa Del Sol last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Restaurante La Costa Del Sol on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Restaurante La Costa Del Sol?

Across the inspection record, “applicability of article” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Restaurante La Costa Del Sol.

How does Restaurante La Costa Del Sol compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Restaurante La Costa Del Sol most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.

Has Restaurante La Costa Del Sol's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Restaurante La Costa Del Sol have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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