La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation
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10169 W Sunrise Blvd, Plantation, FL 33322-7617La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation has 25 inspections on record dating from 2016 to January 2026, with 207 total violations averaging 8.3 per inspection—nearly 60 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has faced two disciplinary actions resulting in $1,120 in fines. High-priority violations have been pervasive across the inspection record, with employee health reporting violations cited in 10 of the most recent 8 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations appearing in 6 of those same inspections, and management awareness violations documented repeatedly. Additional recurring high-priority findings include consumer advisory violations, approved food source violations, and food contact surface violations. A fire safety violation was documented on August 31, 2022, when an exit path was found blocked by boxes near the bar. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 resulted in 15 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, time as a control measure, shell stock requirements, and proper handwashing, with the disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation: Comparison to Broward County Averages
La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,120.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025089492 | $200.00 | Oct 15, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2016021620 | $920.00 | Apr 22, 2016 | District 9 |
La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 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 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation last inspected?
- La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation had?
- La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation find?
- La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation ever been shut down?
- No, La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,120.00 in fines.
- How much has La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation been fined?
- La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant IV in Plantation has been fined a total of $1,120.00 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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