How many health inspections has LABAMBA MEXICAN AND SPANISH RESTAURANT had?

LABAMBA MEXICAN AND SPANISH RESTAURANT has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LABAMBA MEXICAN AND SPANISH RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, LABAMBA MEXICAN AND SPANISH RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LABAMBA MEXICAN AND SPANISH RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at LABAMBA MEXICAN AND SPANISH RESTAURANT are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

LABAMBA MEXICAN AND SPANISH RESTAURANT

1901 CORDOVA RD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LABAMBA MEXICAN AND SPANISH RESTAURANT VI INC · License: SEA1624098

LABAMBA MEXICAN AND SPANISH RESTAURANT in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 26 inspections on record with 173 total violations (6.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Inspection History (26)

May 8, 2025 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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