La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

3023 W Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Overview

La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 25 times since 2016, accumulating 103 violations with an average of 4.1 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Handwashing violations are the dominant pattern, appearing in 8 of the last 12 inspections, including high-priority citations for handwashing facilities and proper hand and arm washing techniques in July 2025, February 2025, September 2024, and September 2023. Employee health reporting and food contact surface violations also appear repeatedly across the record. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $320 in fines and has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on October 28, 2025 was completed with no violations found and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
103Violations
0Closures
4Fire
$320in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 4.1 violations / inspection 4.1 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $320.00

Disciplinary action history for La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2015054124 $320.00 Nov 30, 2015 Tampa

La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by a bar and equipment. Advised owner to keep exit clear in case of emergency 11/30/15 repeat violation from 9/28/15 Exit door blocked by a bar and equipment
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by a bar and equipment. Advised owner to keep exit clear in case of emergency
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed in women's bathroom. **Warning**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 3 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V14 Food contact surfaces
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V16 Proper cooking temps
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
— 4 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 5 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V24 Toxic substance control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 28, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale had?
La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale find?
La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on October 28, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
How much has La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
La Aurora Restaurant & Cafeteria in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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