LA UNION RESTAURANT OF FLA
998 1000 S STATE ROAD 7 · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33068
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 1. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored in printed to go bags . 2. Reach in freezer – raw chicken stored in printed to go bags. Operator replaced in food grade bags during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since December 1st, 2025. Establishment is open for business. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk In cooler -Sliced cheese (60F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (60F – Cold Holding); tomato salsa (60F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F – Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (58F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler overnight exceeding 6 hours . **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk In cooler -Sliced cheese (60F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (60F – Cold Holding); tomato salsa (60F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F – Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (58F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler overnight exceeding 6 hours . See stop sale . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 8
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside ice machine next to steam table. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sea food ceviche not identified on the menu as a raw or undercooked item .**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine or quaternary sanitizer. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager in charge Adalberto Tiburcio Mayen. **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water reading 84F. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. In both bathrooms. Operator provided during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water reading 84F. **Warning**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In food preparation area – used to dispense salt , sugar, cheese and flour . Operator removed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling over ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 1. Ice maker door is broken. 2. Reach in cooler next to back door gasket torn/ hanging. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters at cook line soiled with grease . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen at cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:41 PM.
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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.