LA BAMBA III

dba LA BAMBA MEXICAN AND SPANISH RESTAURANT III INC

About this restaurant

LA BAMBA III is a Mexican and Spanish restaurant located at 4245 N Federal Highway in Oakland Park with seating for 236 guests. Established in 1988, the restaurant serves tacos, fajitas, burritos, chimichangas, quesadillas, steaks, seafood, and daily specials, along with wines, margaritas, and beers. The establishment operates as a permanent food service seating restaurant.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
4245 N FEDERAL HWY
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33308-5532
Phone
954.566.4125
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Columbia (code 12)
Seating
236 seats

License

License Number
SEA1616011
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
Date Result Expand
Jan 21, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13476452 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 29, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14 ×3
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V38
Waste properly disposed
Improper waste disposal or recycling
Class: Food Visit ID: 10935794 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food