DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LA BAMBA RESTAURANT

3758 Washington Avenue
Titusville, Florida, 32780
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8879981

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On walk-in cooler door gasket. 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. Employee purse and sweater stored on soda syrup boxes. Removed. Employee keys and wallet stored on canned food at dry food storage shelf. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda syrup boxes stored on floor at front service counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids on rice bins. Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles touched food in rice bin. Operator moved handles up at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Next to water heater in kitchen. Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Flans in reach-in cooler at self service station in dining area. Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed due to impact with vehicle. Operator states that repair has been scheduled for today. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sheet pan washed and rinsed, employee moved to shelf for air dry without sanitize the surface. Discussed with operator and educated employee how to sanitize food contact surfaces manually in three-compartments sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cooked potato and sliced cheese in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of sausage patty 51 F, sliced ham 52 F and raw shell egg 58 F cold holding in ice bath on prep table at cook line. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer, re temped: sausage patty 28 F, sliced ham 34 F, raw shell eggs sold at time of inspection. A container of sliced ham 49 F at front sandwich station. Operator moved into reach-in cooler, re temped sliced ham 44F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. 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
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Warning
  • 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. Cooked Spanish bean thawing in walk-in cooler. Shredded mozzarella cheese and cooked sausage patties in reach-in freezer. Warning
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing birthdays of employees on certificates. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8777001

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting under cookline prep table
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of potatoes stored on floor adjacent to hand sink on cookline Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored in bulk rice on cookline
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside Traulsen reachin freezer on cookline
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour with no label on dry storage shelf

Inspection Date: 5/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8643491

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to coffee maker Corrected observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor Observed a box of code and soda bib stored on floor on service line Corrected -observed employee place off floor Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle of soda stored in reachin cooler on cookline
  • 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on apron and replace gloves Inspector explained proper hand washing and gloves use
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (52 - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on service line Observed employee place on ice **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8642449

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 6 dead roaches in one sticky trap next to the water heater. 15 dead roaches in second sticky trap next to the water heater. 1 dead roach in sticky trap on top of outlet under front service count by espresso machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed no dead trapped roaches at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 12 dead roaches on floor beneath shelving next to water heater. 5 dead roaches next to water heater. 5 dead roaches on floor behind ice machine. 1 dead roach with egg casing attached to body near the ice machine. 2 dead roaches on a can of green beans on stored shelf. 1 dead roach on floor next to burner. 1 dead roach on floor next to front service line by employee hand wash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: 3 dead roaches in hole behind water heater in kitchen 1 dead roach on top of water heater 1 dead roach on wall 5 dead roaches on black crate holding chemicals adjacent to water heater 1 dead roach on wall behind reach in cooler. 1 dead roach under prep table next to water heater Admin Complaint
  • 16-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Dish machine does not have a data label. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed dish machine does not have a data label. **Time Extended**
  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items stored on shelves above clean equipment next to water heater - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed personal item, speaker, stored on shelves above clean equipment next to water heater **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile broken in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed foor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile broken in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Milk in crates on floor of walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed milk in crates on floor of walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind water heater. Wall tile in disrepair on top of employee hand wash sink in kitchen next to water heater. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed hole in wall behind water heater. Wall tile in disrepair on top of employee hand wash sink in kitchen next to water heater. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink next to water heater. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink next to water heater. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket is dirty on reach-in cooler next to ice machine Storage shelves soiled with grease and old food build up on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed gasket is dirty on reach-in cooler next to ice machine Storage shelves soiled with grease and old food build up on cook line **Time Extended**
  • 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Tin foil linking is ripped and soiled under prep table shelf on cookline - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed tin foil linking is ripped and soiled under prep table shelf on cookline **Time Extended**
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of green beans dented on dry storage shelf next to walk in refrigerator. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed dented can of tomato sauce stored on dry storage shelf next to walk in refrigerator. **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Vegetables stored in no food grade bags in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed vegetables stored in no food grade bags in walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 dead yellow insects by back lobby dining room along window seal. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Dead spider-like insect beneath cash register. Dead spider-like insect next to water heater. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach on floor next to water heater. 1 live roach next to ice machine. 1 live roach trapped on sticky trap next to water heater - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: 3 live roaches on black crate under prep table adjacent to water heater 1 live roach roach next to reach in freezer. 1 live roach on reach in freezer gasket. 2 live roaches in the bin of white rice. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg casing. 1 egg casing attached to dead roach on floor near ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed no roach egg casing at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer is dirty in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed meat slicer is dirty in kitchen. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8643234

  • 16-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Dish machine does not have a data label. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed dish machine does not have a data label. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Dish machine does not have a data label. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile broken in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed foor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile broken in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Floor tile broken in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Milk in crates on floor of walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed milk in crates on floor of walk-in cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Milk in crates on floor of walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind water heater. Wall tile in disrepair on top of employee hand wash sink in kitchen next to water heater. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed hole in wall behind water heater. Wall tile in disrepair on top of employee hand wash sink in kitchen next to water heater. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Hole in wall behind water heater. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink next to water heater. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink next to water heater. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: No hand wash sign at hand sink next to water heater. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket is dirty on reach-in cooler next to ice machine Storage shelves soiled with grease and old food build up on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed gasket is dirty on reach-in cooler next to ice machine Storage shelves soiled with grease and old food build up on cook line **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Gasket is dirty on reach-in cooler next to ice machine Storage shelves soiled with grease and old food build up on cook line **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Vegetables stored in no food grade bags in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed vegetables stored in no food grade bags in walk-in cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Vegetables stored in no food grade bags in walk-in cooler **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer is dirty in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed meat slicer is dirty in kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Meat slicer is dirty in kitchen. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8463510

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 6 dead roaches in one sticky trap next to the water heater. 15 dead roaches in second sticky trap next to the water heater. 1 dead roach in sticky trap on top of outlet under front service count by espresso machine.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 12 dead roaches on floor beneath shelving next to water heater. 5 dead roaches next to water heater. 5 dead roaches on floor behind ice machine. 1 dead roach with egg casing attached to body near the ice machine. 2 dead roaches on a can of green beans on stored shelf. 1 dead roach on floor next to burner. 1 dead roach on floor next to front service line by employee hand wash sink.
  • 16-01-4:Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Dish machine does not have a data label.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on dry storage rack next to walk-in cooler above spices.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees eating by working station inside kitchen
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items stored on shelves above clean equipment next to water heater
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile broken in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Milk in crates on floor of walk-in cooler
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind water heater. Wall tile in disrepair on top of employee hand wash sink in kitchen next to water heater.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink next to water heater. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket is dirty on reach-in cooler next to ice machine Storage shelves soiled with grease and old food build up on cook line
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Tin foil linking is ripped and soiled under prep table shelf on cookline
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bowls of lettuce stacked on top of each other with no covering in between.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of green beans dented on dry storage shelf next to walk in refrigerator.
  • 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. Sanitizer was tested at 0ppm, operator changed out the sanitizer, ran the dishwasher machine, and tested sanitizer at 100ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Vegetables stored in no food grade bags in walk-in cooler
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 2 dead yellow insects by back lobby dining room along window seal.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed breaded raw chicken in walk-in refrigerator stored above ready to eat cooked potatoes. Observed raw shrimp stored over plantains in reach-in refrigerator next to water heater.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach on floor next to water heater. 1 live roach next to ice machine. 1 live roach trapped on sticky trap next to water heater
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg casing. 1 egg casing attached to dead roach on floor near ice machine.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk 47F,Raw beef 49F,Raw chicken 45F,Cut tomato 45F in reachin cooler Observed Sliced cheese 47F in walk-in cooler Observed employee place raw chicken and raw beef on ice at time of inspection. Observed employee place milk in walk-in cooler
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer is dirty in kitchen.

Inspection Date: 8/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375505

  • 12B-06-4:Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Employee drinks stored on food prep table in kitchen, corrected , employees removed drinks during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands sign at employee hand wash sink on cooks line. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers in kitchen not labeled . Repeat Violation
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected , employee reset three compartment sink to 100 ppm of chlorine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water 76°.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee placing dirty dishes in three compartment sink and returning to cooks line with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with operator proper glove changing and hand washing when changing duties. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Unable to dispense paper towels at time of inspection, corrected, employee fixed dispenser at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Cooked pork , cooked rice held over 24 hrs not date marked. Repeat Violation