La Veranda Restaurant and Bar
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
78
Score
Public records show eight inspections at La Veranda Restaurant and Bar stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Compared to the broader Plantation restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table-Cooked Fish (80-100F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Steam Table not set up
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent On top of Steam Table next to Ikon flip top in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Same- **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Same- **Time Extended**
32-12-6
78
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with an accumulation of black mold like debris in bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at low boy cooler in kitchen, white rice (48F - Cold Holding). Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator,items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: curried goat (132-137F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Reheated to 178F. oxtail (102F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Reheated to 172F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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 at low boy cooler in kitchen, white rice (48F - Cold Holding). Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator,items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced cheese opened 9/22 not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Rayon B. employed more than 60 days with no proof of training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with an accumulation of black mold like debris in bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not stored inverted at cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution across from oven in kitchen. PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt removed from original container not identified by its common name in storage low boy across from grill. Employee labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Nov 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Mop sink. Observed no back flow preventor installed. Owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
29-40-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Veranda Restaurant and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Veranda Restaurant and Bar on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does La Veranda Restaurant and Bar compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
La Veranda Restaurant and Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Plantation average of 78.
Has La Veranda Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Veranda Restaurant and Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Veranda Restaurant and 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.
How often is La Veranda Restaurant and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Veranda Restaurant and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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