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LA FONDA RESTAURANT

1855 S STATE RD 7 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33317

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 6, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3580854
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10774240
DBPR license1621528

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in true cooler. Operator transfer chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw chicken cold held at 46F and raw pork at 45F in true refrigerator. Per operator, both items transfer to refrigerator 45 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on both items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds 200 ppm. Operator correct solution to 100 ppm.

Basic 3

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -Observed true reach in freezer gaskets in disrepairs.

#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. -Observed soap mixed together with chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloths bucket. Operator discarded and replenish. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.