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LA FONDA RESTAURANT

With 6 inspections documented, LA FONDA RESTAURANT maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating in FORT LAUDERDALE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1855 S STATE RD 7

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13536715

  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 2 new employees with no proof of their health responsibilities information. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for 3 employees engaging in food preparation . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10898487

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowls used to dispense dice tomatoes in reach in cooler at cookline. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purses stored on shelves over food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with drinks stored on floor at front line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on walls throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Observed 6 live flying insects in kitchen landing on clean food preparation table and clean meat slicer. Operator cleaned and sanitized equipment and prep table. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in cooler. Operator move chicken to bottom shelf. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw breaded chicken stored over open bag with French fries in motak reach in freezer. Operator transfer chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed approximately 20 live roaches in refrigerator drawers at cookline. -Observed 5 live roaches underneath cooking equipment in kitchen. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); steak (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F-50 Cold Holding); steak Per operator, all items placed in unit 2-3 days ago and did not removed since. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); steak (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F-50 Cold Holding); steak Per operator, all items placed in unit 2-3 days ago and did not removed since. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked pork hot held at 111F and beef at 123F at front line steam table. As per operator, both items transfer to steam table 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat items to 169-175F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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/. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Observed 2 new employees with no proof of their health responsibilities information. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for 3 employees engaging in food preparation . Warning
  • 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 no date marked on cooked pulled beef stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, beef cooked yesterday more than 24 hours. Operator correctly date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 5/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10830170

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10764494

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on in-use food preparation table next to food items. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dishwashing area. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Observed several in-use tongs stored on oven door. . Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup inside reach in freezer. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked rice stored in reach in freezer. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature at 43F. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00ppm. Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then touch clean plates without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee then changed gloves and wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in cooler. Operator removed chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 2/6/2025

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed true reach in freezer gaskets in disrepairs.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. -Observed soap mixed together with chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloths bucket. Operator discarded and replenish. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in true cooler. Operator transfer chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw chicken cold held at 46F and raw pork at 45F in true refrigerator. Per operator, both items transfer to refrigerator 45 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on both items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds 200 ppm. Operator correct solution to 100 ppm.

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over dressing and cooked pork in McCall refrigerator. Operator relocate raw beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed precooked pork and raw beef cold held at 44F in true refrigeration. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Advice operator to placed ice packs on items for quick chilled.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee wash his hands in 3 compartments since and then continue to engaged in food preparation.
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed no transfer date on cooked pork removed from freezer yesterday.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at coolkine. Operator labeled bottle Corrected On-Site