LA UNION BAKERY III INC
1327 S SR 7, North Lauderdale FL 33068 · 9541625167
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 operator bulletin
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed operator selling ceviche without a parasite destruction letter. Advised operator to sell fish fully cooked until parasite destruction letter is available.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at cook line, operator using printed to go bags as a liner to press the tortillas. Operator discarded bag and replaced with clear food grade bag to press tortillas.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Flip top lower cooler at cook line, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Educated operator on proper separation/ storage. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing at entrance to kitchen. Operator replenished during the inspection.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in walk in freezer, bags of ice stored on tray not 6 inches off the floor.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, bucket of pork stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top at cook line shelves soiled with food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, bucket of smashed tomatoes, cooked rice and cooked beans stored uncovered. Operator covered during the inspection.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serving ceviche with tilapia without a parasite letter. Advised operator to thoroughly cook fish before serving.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test for dish machine and wiping cloth solution using chlorine as sanitizer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At bar area, 3 door low boy cooler is soiled with food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Oct 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At cook line on ingredients rack,employee medicine stored next to cooking ingredients. Operator removed and stored away from food.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serving ceviche with tilapia without a parasite letter. Advised operator to thoroughly cook fish before serving.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food Observed at left lower flip top, tortillas stored in to go bags. Operator placed tortillas in a food grade container.
Raw animal food stored over bottled drinks. Observed at walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over case of bottled water. Operator removed eggs and stored on lower shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand wash sink next to triple sink,bottle of bleach stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw ceviche not identified on menu.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test for dish machine and wiping cloth solution using chlorine as sanitizer.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed at walk in cooler cooked beef not correctly dated marked when removed from freezer. Operator correctly date marked 10-28-2025.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for eggs and steak served per customer request. Operator posted poster during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine next to walk in cooler interior has black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen, employee jacket stored on dry storage rack. Operator removed and stored away from food.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed at walk in cooler bags of ice and crates of tamales not stored six inches off the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored inside ice. Operator removed scoop and stored above ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At bar area, 3 door low boy cooler is soiled with food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 poster to operator. Corrected On-Site**
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in front area not accessible, filled with bottles. Operator removed items.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sunny side up eggs on menu. Manager began to mark menu items during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for sunny side up eggs. Advisory printed and posted.
Food stored on floor. 1. Prepared food in bucket on floor of walk in cooler. 2. Fryer oil in container on floor by cook line. Operator moved items off of floor. Corrected On-Site**
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination in bar area. Styrofoam plates on top of glassware cooler in bar areas not inverted. Operator inverted items.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray oil bottles on prep counter in kitchen are not labeled.
May 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Mar 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked rice stored next to raw steak in low boy cooler across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature across from cook line. Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Item placed in low boy to cool.
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: - in walk-in cooler, sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked fish (47F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (47F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (47F - Cold Holding); tongue (47F - Cold Holding); beans (47F - Cold Holding). - in flip top cooler beef (43-46F - Cold Holding); pork (42-45F - Cold Holding). - in display cooler at front counter jellies (44F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items in flip top cooler were filled above fill line. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in walk-in cooler, sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked fish (47F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (47F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (47F - Cold Holding); tongue (47F - Cold Holding); beans (47F - Cold Holding). - in flip top cooler beef (43-46F - Cold Holding); pork (42-45F - Cold Holding). - in display cooler at front counter jellies (44F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items in flip top cooler were filled above fill line. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in low boy cooler at front counter milk opened 3/8/25 not date marked.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser next to three compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed across from cook line. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table across from cook line wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp on top of churros and French fries not all commercially packaged in freezer chest. Employee separated items.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs 77F on cook line out. Per operator held out of temperature for two hours.operator placed in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced.
Partially cooked raw animal food is not separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken container stored on top of a the covered container of beef container in lower flip top. Employee inverted items.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License expired on December 1 2023
Food stored on floor. Observed on walk in freezer floor plastic containers of sauce.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf above three compartment sink soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At three compartment sink. Employee provided
No soap provided at handwash sink. By dishwasher Operator provided
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser operator label.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container the handle in contact with sugar. Operator removed
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed rice (48F - Cooling); beans (47-48F - Cooling) in covered deep plastic containers in walk-in cooler per operator held in walk-in cooler 24 hours. Explained to operator correct cooling procedure. See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen corn on the cob being stored in t shirt to go bag. Operator placed corn in food grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed fish over corn on the cob not all commercial packaged in black diamond freezer chest. Operator placed corn in walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (48F - Cooling); beans (47-48F - Cooling) in covered deep plastic containers in walk-in cooler per operator held in walk-in cooler 24 hours.
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 operator bulletin
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around walk in freezer cooler door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water 103F on the char grill. Operator increased heat.
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