La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac

Last inspected:

8455 W Mac Nab, Tamarac, FL 33321
Overview

La Vina Cuban Cafe in Tamarac has averaged 7.6 violations per inspection across 19 inspections since January 2022, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures but faces a pattern of high-priority violations spanning employee health reporting, handwashing, proper cooking temperatures, and consumer advisory requirements. Employee health policy and reporting violations have appeared in at least 8 inspections, indicating a systemic management issue with sick worker protocols. Proper cooking temperature violations have been cited in 6 inspections. The facility received a formal warning in February 2024 for 8 violations and an administrative complaint recommendation in August 2023 for improper temperature control and employee health violations. One disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 documented 24 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, shell stock requirements, consumer advisory, and handwashing facilities, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
144Violations
0Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 7.6 violations / inspection 7.6 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

La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2023001949 $400.00 Dec 16, 2022 Fort Lauderdale

La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac last inspected?
La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac 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 Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac?
The most frequently cited violations at La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac are: Proper cooking temps, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac had?
La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac find?
La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac ever been shut down?
No, La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
Has La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac been fined?
La Vina Cuban Cafe.corp in Tamarac has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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