LA CUCINA
256 COMMERCIAL BLVD, Lauderdale-By-The-Se FL 33308 · 954.229.1947
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 7 visits since June 2024
5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
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. Emailed to operator
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Front counter - cooked eggplant per operator prepared 2 days ago. Operator date marked.
Food stored under dripping water line. Food items stored under dripping condenser line - Cookline high/low unit.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cookline.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen operator stored properly.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Reach in cooler at front line raw veal over cooked pasta. Operator stored properly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. High/low unit - raw calamari stored over ready to eat eggplant. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Provided handout to operator.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at front counter, raw veal stored over fresh pasta. Operator moved to bottom shelf.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not dated with date last served. Operator labeled
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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cook line used to store kitchen utensils. Operator removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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