LA BIRRA BAR
Health inspection records show LA BIRRA BAR in FORT LAUDERDALE has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
2031 East Oakland Park Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912380
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several bags of onions stored on dry goods storage floor.
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No chlorine test kit present
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Inspection Date: 8/29/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10869246
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed no Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted Admin Complaint
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Throughout restaurant and rest rooms Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed no hand wash sign posted at handwash sink throughout kitchen and restrooms Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed 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. Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Manager in charge Jorge De La Puente lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed no certified food manager for establishment Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed no proof of required state approved Employee training Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 6/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10869126
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on top of flip l Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Throughout restaurant and rest rooms Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to utensils Rack blocked by trolly Operator removed trolly Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Inspection Date: 8/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8843051
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid Ant and Roach Spray
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit present
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains clear liquid identified as hydrogen peroxide.
Inspection Date: 7/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8684426
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine. PIC removed.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed throughout establishment.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Soiled wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat vegetables and blue cheese in walk-in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vegetable burger 44F. Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vegetable burger 44F. Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked onions prepared 24hrs not date marked.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing surface cleaner not identified by its common name. PIC labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site