LA BAMBA MEXICAN & SPANISH RESTAURANT II

Name: LA BAMBA MEXICAN & SPANISH RESTAURANT II
Address: 5452 W SAMPLE RD, MARGATE, FL, 33073-3453
Telephone: 954.978.6377

MARGATE, FL

dba LA BAMBA MEXICAN & SPANISH RESTAURANT II INC

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

LA BAMBA MEXICAN & SPANISH RESTAURANT II is a seating restaurant located at 5452 W Sample Rd in Margate, Florida, with a capacity of 210 seats. The establishment serves Mexican and Spanish cuisine, described as upscale and flavorful fare. The restaurant operates as a permanent food service establishment under Florida licensing.

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Food Safety Score

78 /100 · Fair

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Jul 30, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 3 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 3 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

Jul 30, 2026 — cycle score 85 (50% weight) · 1 high, 1 intermediate, 1 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Feb 5, 2026 — cycle score 82 (33% weight) · 1 high, 1 intermediate, 4 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 24, 2025 — cycle score 49 (17% weight) · 4 high, 1 intermediate, 7 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

View full inspection history (4)

DBPR Inspection History

4 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
Jul 30, 2026	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	1	1	1	3
Violations Found H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used Class: Food Visit ID: 13759921 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Mar 25, 2026	Complaint Full	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	1	1	1	3
Violations Found H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned Class: Food Visit ID: 13657883 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Feb 5, 2026	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	1	1	4	6
Violations Found H · V06 Handwashing facilities Inadequate handwashing facilities H · V22 ×2 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned Class: Food Visit ID: 13529680 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 24, 2025	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	4	1	7	12
Violations Found H · V03 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V22 ×2 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used H · V25 Allergen awareness No allergen awareness demonstrated I · V29 ×3 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V32 Proper sanitizing Improper sanitizing solution or procedures I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting I · V41 Toilet facilities Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities Class: Food Visit ID: 10896504 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address: 5452 W SAMPLE RD
MARGATE, FL 33073-3453
Seating: 210 seats
Phone: 954.978.6377
DBPR District: District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code): Duval (code 16)

License

License Number: SEA1615613
License Status: Current (20)
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level: Risk Level 2
License Expiry: Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection: Jul 30, 2026

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