LA BAMBA MEXICAN AND SPANISH RESTAURANT IV
10169 W SUNRISE BLVD, Plantation, FL, 33322
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 28, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (6)
- 12A-16-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began shift proceeded to go to reach in cooler to get bucket of sauce without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began shift proceeded to go to reach in cooler to get bucket of sauce without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw beef and raw chicken stored above containers of raw fish and raw shrimps in Beverage Air lowboy cooler. Employee inverted.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw beef and raw chicken stored above containers of raw fish and raw shrimps in Beverage Air lowboy cooler. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oven- ; Cooked Yellow Rice (116-118F - Hot Holding). Per chef food item in unit less than 2 hours. Chef reheated
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oven- ; Cooked Yellow Rice (116-118F - Hot Holding). Per chef food item in unit less than 2 hours. Chef reheated **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Basic
- 08B-12-5Corrected on site
Stored food not covered. Container of Taco shells on top shelf above prep table in kitchen not covered. Covered during inspection.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of Taco shells on top shelf above prep table in kitchen not covered. Covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 21-12-4Corrected on site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in kitchen. Cook stored in sanitizer solution.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in kitchen. Cook stored in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.