LA BAMBA MEXICAN & SPANISH RESTAURANT II
5452 W SAMPLE RD · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33073-3453
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler by cook line has cut vegetables in thank you bag.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese in container on counter in ice holding unit, container over full top is at Cheese ; (51F – Cold Holding), cook removed excess amount to go below ice height
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No hose Bibb vacuum breaker at water hose at three compartment sink that has no vacuum valve **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemicals at front bar not labeled. Employee labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Big ice machine of the two ice machines in back room by walk in cooler/freezer has mold like slime
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above cook line dusty
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee restroom has no receptacle with a lid for women.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pot being washed in three compartments sink are being stacked when taken out of water and not allowed to air dry.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups in cup holder that point to ceiling has no covering for cup openings in wait station and order station.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door reach in cooler on cook line has standing water inside unit. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 5:05 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.