La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant II in Margate
Last inspected:
5452 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL 33073-3453LA BAMBA MEXICAN & SPANISH RESTAURANT II in Margate has accumulated 183 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.5 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of recurring compliance issues, with the most recent inspection in February 2026 documenting 6 violations including one high-priority citation. Top violations involve consumer advisory failures, employee health reporting, and proper hand and arm washing procedures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant II in Margate: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
5.5
violations / inspection
5.5 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 Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant II in Margate: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections28 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant II in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant II in Margate last inspected?
- La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant II in Margate was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant II in Margate?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant II in Margate are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant II in Margate had?
- La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant II in Margate has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant II in Margate find?
- La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant II in Margate was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant II in Margate ever been shut down?
- No, La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant II in Margate has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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