Las Americas Bakery of Dania Beach
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
43
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Las Americas Bakery of Dania Beach stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Dania Beach average 80, so Las Americas Bakery of Dania Beach trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1.Observed at flip top opposite cook line , sliced bread with visible mold. 2. In walk in cooler hoagie rolls with visible mold.. Operator discarded items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink reading 0ppm chlorine . Operator remade solution to 100 ppm chlorine solution. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed in walk in cooler , raw beef stored over ready to eat cut lettuce. Operator reorganized storing beef to lower shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit when using chlorine as a sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for cooked bunuelos using time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator added to written procedure during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In kitchen , under preparation table , utensils not properly air dried . Operator removed and placed to properly air dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in cooler, bucket of hot sauce on floor. Operator elevated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at cook line, wiping cloth sanitizer reading 0 ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in kitchen, employee phone on counter over flip top cooler . Operator removed and stored away from food. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
43
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler - cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item was left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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 - cooked beans (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item was left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for sanitizer bucket when using quaternary as a sanitizer.
16-37-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in kitchen , bottle of oil in box stored on floor. Operator elevated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
64
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water on floor at entrance to walk-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed same **Time Extended**
29-49-6
95
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches seen crawling behind stove at cook line. 1 live roach behind trash can next to del-field freezer. 1 live roach on the side of 3 door true freezer in kitchen next to fryer. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1.At cook line 3 door true freezer ; raw fish stored over cooked mushrooms. Operator moved fish to lower shelf . 2.Walk in cooler raw pork stored over cooked beef. Educated operator on proper separation. Operator moved raw pork to bottom shelf . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed butter from floor with gloves, throw in the trash and continued cooking without washing hands and changing gloves . Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator removed dirty gloves , washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided poster to manager **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to walk in cooler blocked with bucket. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At preparation area. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At cook line under preparation table next to salt unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser. Operator labelled degreaser during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. At cook line employee phone next to single service plates. 2. At Front counter operator lunch kit in top of microwave Operator removed all items and stored in designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to prep table in kitchen. 1 dead roach under steam table at cook line. 4 dead roaches behind dry storage rack in kitchen preparation area. 2 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink in ware washing area. 1 dead roach under hand wash sink next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Dry storage rack, sugar and apple sauce stored uncovered. Operator covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Standing water on floor at entrance to walk-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to manager. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Around all cooking equipment at cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
32
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box-Chorizo (127F - Hot Holding); Tequeno (125F - Hot Holding). Per employee food hot held less than two hours, advised operator to place both food on lower shelf for a quick hot holding. After 30 minutes, second temperature on both items (1665-167F) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. Walk in Cooler-vegetables soup (54F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (52F - Cold Holding). Per employee food moved from reach in freezer to unit, less than 4 hours. Ice added for a quick chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -service area -women bathrooms -Men bathrooms **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -service area -women bathrooms -men bathrooms **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -lower cooler, two chorizos on shelf without cover. Employee placed on clean container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Left side of hood filters in cook line- substantial build up of grease. **Warning**
23-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Service area- build up of black like substance. Employee cleaned and sanitized . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's cell phone in prep area in kitchen. Employee removed cell phone from prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler- no keeping time temperature control food to 41F and below. Advised operator no to store any food until technician verifies proper cold holding temperatures. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler: -large pot of spicy sauce -bag of onions. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
45
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2024
50-17-3
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks and spoons not inverted. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One filter.
14-42-4
78
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food inside walk in cooler. 1. Raw shelled eggs stored over bucket with salsa. 2.Raw pork stored over bowl with cut mixed salad. Operator moved raw foods to lower shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with empanadas inside chest freezer in kitchen. Operator removed empanadas and placed inside food grade bags during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in warehouse washing area next to walk in cooler.
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
55
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2023 . Owner renewed on line during inspection, observed new license, expiration date December 1, 2024 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open bottles of water on prep table, behind cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Chest freezer for empanadas, broken cover. -chest freezer- rusted top, next to back entrance door.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle inside sautéed onions and tomatoes, Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- containers of raw slice steak, raw cut pork belly and sautéed onions and tomatoes. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above triple sink, build up of black like substance
36-27-5
61
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
10
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler, large container house tomato sauce (61F - Cooling). Per employee made night before. See stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) In chest freezer in front of cook line, packages of raw chicken mixed in among packages of raw beef. Employee began to rearrange freezer to properly separate. 2) in True reach in freezer, trays of portioned chicken above trays of sausage. Employee inverted trays to properly store. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, case of raw shell eggs above container of salsa. Manager inverted to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler, large container house tomato sauce (61F - Cooling). Per employee made night before.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
50
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In True reach in cooler, platters of raw chicken kabobs above container of shredded cheese. Manager moved chicken to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and began another task. Employee stopped and reviewed proper hand wash procedures. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blender container in hand sink just off front counter. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Americas Bakery of Dania Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Americas Bakery of Dania Beach on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Americas Bakery of Dania Beach?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Las Americas Bakery of Dania Beach.
How does Las Americas Bakery of Dania Beach compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?
Las Americas Bakery of Dania Beach most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Dania Beach average of 80.
Has Las Americas Bakery of Dania Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Las Americas Bakery of Dania Beach have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Las Americas Bakery of Dania Beach means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Las Americas Bakery of Dania Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Americas Bakery of Dania Beach is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants