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LA BIRRA BAR

2031 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33306 · 786-213-5685

Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1626101
Grade history
JUL 24
AUG 24
JUN 25
OCT 25
DEC 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid Ant and Roach Spray
High priority/41-05-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over Guacamole Manager placed Gouacamole on top shelf
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No chlorine test kit present
Intermediate/16-33-4
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Food stored on floor. Several bags of onions stored on dry goods storage floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Aug 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Observed no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Manager in charge Jorge De La Puente lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Observed no certified food manager for establishment Admin Complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Observed no proof of required state approved Employee training Admin Complaint
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Observed no Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted Admin Complaint
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Throughout restaurant and rest rooms
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 29, 2025 · Observed no hand wash sign posted at handwash sink throughout kitchen and restrooms Admin Complaint
Jun 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to utensils Rack blocked by trolly Operator removed trolly
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on top of flip l
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Throughout restaurant and rest rooms
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid Ant and Roach Spray
High priority/41-05-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit present
Intermediate/16-37-1
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains clear liquid identified as hydrogen peroxide.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat vegetables and blue cheese in walk-in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
High priority/08A-05-6
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 vegetable burger 44F. Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed vegetable burger 44F. Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked onions prepared 24hrs not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing surface cleaner not identified by its common name. PIC labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine. PIC removed.
Basic/10-08-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed throughout establishment.
Basic/31B-04-4
Soiled wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.