La Familia

50 Terminal Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

La Familia appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

La Familia's latest score of 90 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two live, small flying insects found at dish pit, not landing. Advised operator to remove flies from area.

35A-02-7

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above bread inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs and burgers not identified undercooked or raw on menu.

02B-01-5

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not working, at hand wash sink next to dish machine.

31B-05-4

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed no light inside walk in cooler.

38-04-4

Feb 14, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment has incomplete time as a public health control form, employee filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate

03F-10-5

Basic - Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on top of alto sham. Priority: Basic

23-24-4

Basic - Observed: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

51-11-4

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer, cases of raw steak and mahi above cases of cooked wings. Employee inverted for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath at cold line, shredded cheese (41-54F - Cold Holding). Cheese container sitting on top of ice. Per employee in unit 1.5 hrs. Employee moved cheese back to cooler to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar closest to kitchen and middle bar have mold like buildup.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking from unopened container at kitchen cook line. Employee covered drink and left cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on cook line. E,ploys put on beard net. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water at employee entrance into bar.

36-22-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Familia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Familia on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Familia?

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

How does La Familia compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

La Familia most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has La Familia's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Familia 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 Familia inspected?

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

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