La Sosta in Hollywood

Last inspected:

1852 Polk St, Hollywood, FL 33020
Overview

La Sosta in Hollywood has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 47 violations and averaging 2.1 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 4 inspections across the record, including findings related to sick workers and hand-washing compliance. Fire safety violations were documented in 2015 and 2016 involving cooking equipment without proper hood suppression systems. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
47Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

La Sosta in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 2.1 violations / inspection 2.1 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 Sosta in Hollywood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-02-09: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. Cooking eggs on a hot plate with margarine .For reporting purposes only.previously notified ahj hollywood. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-03-09:

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. Cooking eggs on a hot plate with margarine .For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. Frying peppers and onions on hot plate with butter. For reporting purposes only.

La Sosta in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

La Sosta in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Sosta in Hollywood last inspected?
La Sosta in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at La Sosta in Hollywood?
The most frequently cited violations at La Sosta in Hollywood are: Outer openings protected, Toilet facilities, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has La Sosta in Hollywood had?
La Sosta in Hollywood has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Sosta in Hollywood find?
La Sosta in Hollywood was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has La Sosta in Hollywood ever been shut down?
No, La Sosta in Hollywood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
Has La Sosta in Hollywood had any fire safety violations?
Yes, La Sosta in Hollywood has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has La Sosta in Hollywood operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: El Cafecito (2015-2016).

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