How many health inspections has LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY had?

LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY ever been shut down?

No, LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY?

The most frequently cited violations at LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY

6700 STIRLING RD, Hollywood, FL 33024

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY INC · License: SEA1617181

LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY in Hollywood, FL has 25 inspections on record with 210 total violations (8.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

210Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 7, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Feb 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Apr 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 29, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Dec 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V51 Premises clean

Dec 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Nov 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Oct 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

May 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 19, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY had?: LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY ever been shut down?: No, LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY?: The most frequently cited violations at LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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