LA BAMBA MEXICAN AND SPANISH RESTAURANT IV
10169 West Sunrise Boulevard
Florida, 33322
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 0ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed 0ppm. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of flour stored on flour in dry storage area. Manager removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked plantains defrosting at room temperature on portable table next to flip top cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site 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 0ppm. Warning
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0ppm. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: - in low boy cooler across from cook line, precooked taco stored next to raw beef. - raw shell eggs stored with bottles of drink in walk-in cooler. OIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed on preparation table across from cook line. Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at preparation table across from cook line, shell eggs (57F - Cold Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 15mins. Item placed in walk-in cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 at steam table across from cook line, fried plantains (121F - Hot Holding). Per operator p, item has been out of temperature for approximately 20mins. Operator advised to reheat plantains. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 8 total violations (6 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in flip top cooler across from cook line, cut tomatoes (43-45F @ 11:05 - Cooling since 10:00, second temperature, 42-46 at 12:02). Item was filled above fill line resulting in inappropriate cooling. Employee removed top portion and placed in walk-in to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed in flip top cooler across from cook line, cut tomatoes (43-45F @ 2:28 - Cooling since 11:00), item placed in low boy to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion cheese in flip top cooler across from grill. PIC removed cup. Corrected On-Site 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 0ppm. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above ready to eat taco in low boy cooler across from grill. Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in walk-in cooler pork gravy(45F - Cold Holding). - in low boy cooler across from cook line, cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in walk-in cooler pork gravy(45F - Cold Holding). - in low boy cooler across from cook line, cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in flip top cooler across from cook line, cut tomatoes (43-45F @ 11:05 - Cooling since 10:00, second temperature, 42-46 at 12:02). Item was filled above fill line resulting in inappropriate cooling. Employee removed top portion and placed in walk-in to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing bleach and degreaser at three compartment sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 8 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion rice in steam table across from cook line. PIC removed.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle not stored above ice in ice machine in kitchen. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed Ssiled wiping cloth used on prep table across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef stored on top of case of drink in drink walk-in 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 prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (57F @ 2:15- Cooling since since 10:00). Item did not make it to 41F within 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 cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator lettuce was taken from walk-in cooler at approximately 11:00 am. Item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. PIC placed lettuce in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 cut tomatoes (57F @ 2:15- Cooling since since 10:00). Item did not make it to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cut tomatoes (50F @ 2:48 - Cooling since 11:30). Item was being cooked in deep plastic pans with lids on. Employee separated tomatoes and placed in walk-in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/10/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar area. PIC removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. - Observed cut lettuce, tuna salad and crab salad stored uncovered in low boy cooler across from cook line. - Observed beef taco stored in walk-in cooler uncovered. PIC covered taco.
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0ppm. Corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-15-5:High Priority - Raw animal food dripping into container of ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is removed from holding unit for cooking. See stop sale. Observed pieces of raw steak on ready to eat chicken.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked mushrooms. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Raw animal food dripping into container of ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is removed from holding unit for cooking. Observed pieces of raw steak on ready to eat chicken. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Observed garlic butter (49F - Cold Holding) on top of low boy next to flip top cooler. Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Item placed in low boy to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 onion (112F - Hot Holding), broth (103F - hot holding). Per operator items have been out of temperature for approximately 45mins. Onion placed to be reheated. Broth placed in walk-in freezer to rapid cool. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with accumulation of old food debris in prep area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to hold chemical spray bottle. PIC removed bottle from sink. Corrected On-Site
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quaternary test strip used to check chlorine sanitizer at dish machine. PIC went to get correct test strip. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2024 revealed 11 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep area Observed: - Employee beverage stored next to cutting board in prep area across from drying rack. Manager removed and discarded. - Employee beverage container stored on drying mat next to service containers. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - Employee restroom Observed standing water on floor in employee restroom. Employee dried water. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Bar Observed accumulation of old food around reach in cooler at bar across from hand washing sink.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: One flying insect flying around dish washing area. One flying insect flying around tea station.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Walk-in cooler Observed raw steak stored over uncovered cut lettuce. Manager removed and stored approximately . Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -low boy cooler across from cooking unit Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding, second temperature 42F); minced beef (45F - Cold Holding, second temperature 42F). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were taken from walk-in cooler approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. Employee placed items in cooler to rapid cool. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).