LA PLACITA RESTAURANT & BAKERY
6700 STIRLING RD · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33024
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Digital probe thermometer in kitchen, accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen underneath Flip top cooler, raw eggs over coleslaw. Operator rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.Cooked beans in walk in cooler at 53F. Observed walk in cooler door open. Per operator, door was left open for morning prep , operator stated , removing empanadas from walk in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator removed and placed in freezer to quick chill. Retested cooked beans at end of inspection 43F. *corrected on site * 2. Milk 50F held at room temperature at coffee station less than hours ago. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Suggested using Time as public health control . Foods not prepared or portioned today **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine solution above 200ppm, Operator remade to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In bakery area hand wash sink blocked by food cart. Operator moved food cart to another area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels used for hand wash sink in bake station Operator stored paper towels next to sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-5Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at 80F in men and women restrooms in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for dried corn in bake shop storage area. Operator replaced with proper scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and light shield in kitchen soiled with grease build up.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints on cooks at time of inspection. Operator supplied everyone with appropriate hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor. 1) In kitchen behind main ovens. 2) In dry storeroom area, under oil storage container.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of rice in storage area, left on floor. Operator removed and placed on shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
21-36-4Basic – Linen/ paper towel in direct contact with cooked chicken, paper towel used as date marking for cooked chicken in glass front cooler located in bake shop dry store area. Operator removed paper towels and placed on top of container. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:13 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.