La Cucina

256 Commercial Blvd, Lauderdale-By-The-Se, FL 33308

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at La Cucina, the earliest from 2022. La Cucina was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader Lauderdale-By-The-Se restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Reach in cooler at front line raw veal over cooked pasta. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. High/low unit - raw calamari stored over ready to eat eggplant. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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-03-7

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

50-09-4

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at front counter, raw veal stored over fresh pasta. Operator moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-07-5

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not dated with date last served. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

01C-03-4

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cook line used to store kitchen utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...Demi glazed 48°, meat sauce 48° in flip top cooler prep cooler at kitchen. Operator stated that food being held out for 15 minutes. Operator moved food another coldest cooler , Demi glazed discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw shell eggs, raw veal, raw lamb above rice , milk in true reach in cooler . Operator properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cucina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cucina on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cucina?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Cucina.

How does La Cucina compare to other restaurants in Lauderdale-By-The-Se?

La Cucina most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lauderdale-By-The-Se average of 76.

Has La Cucina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cucina have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Cucina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Cucina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Cucina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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