LA REYNA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE
5822 SOUTH FLAMINGO ROAD, Cooper City FL 33330 · 9546168457
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies in control devices.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021028200 | Jun 16, 2021 | Jul 19, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days. Observed in walk-in cooler jalapeño créme sauce dated 02/04/2026. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk-in cooler jalapeño créme sauce dated 02/04/2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chunky salsa (55F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature per operator removed from reach in cooler 15 minutes prior to inspection. Operator placed in ice bath. Observed in flip top cooler chicken enchiladas (51F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from cooler and placed in unit 1 hour prior to inspection. Not portion or prepared today. Operator closed flip top unit.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 Employees hired less than 2 weeks. Emailed form.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on shelf stored next to a container of clean untensils.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed hotel pans stacked with moisture between them.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. At dishwasher counter. Operator removed.
Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handicapped restroom.
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. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation without proof of training.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at walk in cooler - fish thawing in Reduced Oxygen Package. Employee removed item from package.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with watch on wrist. Employee removed item.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee complied.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed container of portioned peppers stored under unwashed produce. Employee removed and stored correctly.
Mar 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Operator refilled sanitizer. Read at 100 ppm.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked beef sandwich with bare hands. Advise operator to wear gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cases with bell peppers and lettuce in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); in flip top cooler. As per operator, both items transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed a food container stored inside hand wash sink at dishwashing station. Operator removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on beef stew stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, beef cooked on 3/14/2025.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies in control devices.
Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with corn and drinking water stored on walk in cooler floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Observed in-use tongs on oven door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth in kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At cookline. Operator removed and stored properly.
Feb 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager certification expired for Eduardo M. 10/2/2024
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at flip top cooler next to triple sink - flan dessert without date mark as per operator item made 48 hours prior to inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees engaged on food preparation duties with training expired.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at flip top cooler in front of grill - Mahi Mahi (41F) thawing in reduced oxygen package. Operator removed out of package.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of liquid margarine stored directly on the floor next to rear exit.
Apr 4, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. yellow cheese sauce (122F - Hot Holding), per employee food held less than one hour. Reheated on the microwave to 167F.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing bleach, by dry board of triple sink. Employee labeled.
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on floor.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spatula with food contact surface exposed, rearranged for proper storage.
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.