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LA FAMILIA

50 TERMINAL DR, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315 · 954-359-1427

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats92
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1624439
Grade history
FEB 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed two live, small flying insects found at dish pit, not landing. Advised operator to remove flies from area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top- pancake mix (47F - Cold Holding), per operator food held less than 4 hours, iced bath added for a quick chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. Poster emailed to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. TPHC-4 hours- hot holding- taco toppings, including steak, chicken and pork.TPHC- form emailed to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside Parmesan cheese, employee removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops insides bucklers in kitchen area. Employee removed both.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Hot line items being held on 4 hour time control without written plan present. Manager provided with plan to complete and post in establishment.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 19, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed two live, small flying insects found at dish pit, not landing. Advised operator to remove flies from area.
High priority/35A-02-7
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above bread inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs and burgers not identified undercooked or raw on menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not working, at hand wash sink next to dish machine.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light inside walk in cooler.
Basic/38-04-4
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment has incomplete time as a public health control form, employee filled out during inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on top of alto sham. Priority: Basic
Basic/23-24-4
Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Priority: Basic
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.