LABAMBA MEXICAN AND SPANISH RESTAURANT
1901 Cordova Road
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/8/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed slicer stored in between steam table and flip top cooler at cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry cloth in use at cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler 3// raw steak (45F - Cold Holding); precooked fries (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator put foods inside walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed garlic butter stored at cook line without time marking. Per operator, food put on time approximately two hours prior to inspection. Operator put time mark on garlic butter. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed flip top cooler 2// diced tomatoes (46F - Cooling) since 10:30am, at 1:15pm. 51 at 1:44pm; shredded lettuce (46F - Cooling) since 10:30am, at 1:15pm. 47F at 1:45pm. Foods are being cooled inside a deep container at cook line. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. Operator put foods inside walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed to unlabeled spray bottles containing unknown yellow solutions, stored at dish machine area. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 inside ice machine in kitchen
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tortilla bowls and tortilla chips stored uncovered on top of service window at expo line. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site
- 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 prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed two door flip top 1// cut lettuce (54F - Cooling) since 11:00am, at 4:15pm; diced tomatoes (44F - Cooling) since 11:00am, at 4:15pm. Foods never reached 41F for cold holding in allotted time. Stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed garlic butter (75F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator put food inside low boy cooler to quick chill. 2) Observed two door flip top 2// chicken tenders (59F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed two door flip top 1// cut lettuce (54F - Cooling) since 11:00am, at 4:15pm; diced tomatoes (44F - Cooling) since 11:00am, at 4:15pm. Foods never reached 41F for cold holding in allotted time. Stop sale.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown yellow substance, stored on dish machine. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grill flip top cooler//raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator put inside different cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbage can without lid inside employee bathroom.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Provided thermolabels to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 inside ice machine in kitchen.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside three door flip top cooler.
- 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 at Two door flip top cooler//; pico de gallo (49°F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (53°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 6hrs. Stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Two door flip top cooler//; pico de gallo (49°F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (53°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 6hrs. Stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed on mop sink faucet without vacuum breaker.
- 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. Reviewed and emailed procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Fredy Rubi 07/19/16 issued ServSafe
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2023 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).