La Bamba

1901 Cordova Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Passed · Oct 30, 2026 Directions
86
Good BiteKarma score 86 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 6 of 7 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Oct 30, 2026: passed with 3 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Time and temperature control for safety foods, cited 4 times, plus 8 other repeat issues.
  • 6 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 7 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Oct 30

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Food protection, cross-contamination
    • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
  3. Passed Feb 26

    Complaint Inspection

    6 violations
    • Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
    • Minor Cleaning and maintenance equipment
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • Minor Food protection, cross-contamination
  4. Passed Jan 21

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Minor Employee personal belongings
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
  5. 2025
  6. Passed Aug 25

    Routine Inspection

    6 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
    • Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
    • Minor Food management certification valid / employee training verification
    • Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored

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