Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
1901 Cordova Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 190 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.6 per visit. The facility was cited for three fire safety violations in 2018, including storing three 20-pound propane tanks inside the building, which were removed on-site. The restaurant's most frequently cited violations involve employee health reporting, proper hand and arm washing, and cleaning multi-use utensils. Two disciplinary actions have been taken, totaling $400 in fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
6.6
violations / inspection
6.6 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
Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023042629 | $200.00 | Jul 24, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2017019750 | $200.00 | Apr 14, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in boiler room. Three 20 pound propane tanks. Removed.For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on February 26, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Labamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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