La Birra Bar
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited La Birra Bar six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so La Birra Bar is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed no proof of required state approved Employee training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed 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. **Admin Complaint**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Manager in charge Jorge De La Puente lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed no certified food manager for establishment **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Throughout restaurant and rest rooms **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed no hand wash sign posted at handwash sink throughout kitchen and restrooms **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed no Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted **Admin Complaint**
51-13-4
61
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to utensils Rack blocked by trolly Operator removed trolly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Throughout restaurant and rest rooms **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on top of flip l **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
45
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid Ant and Roach Spray
41-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit present
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains clear liquid identified as hydrogen peroxide.
41-17-4
70
Jul 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Birra Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Birra Bar on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does La Birra Bar compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
La Birra Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has La Birra Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Birra Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Birra Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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