Lamarasa

265 W Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33311-1707

Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Lamarasa has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average sits at 85, which Lamarasa's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 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. Observed raw shell eggs stored in the rear of cooler drawer. Observed cartons of pasteurized eggs and macaroni and cheese stored in front. Operator relocated raw shell eggs to the front to avoid possible cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator states that overnight manager took home only QT (quaternary) test strips.

16-37-1

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed one hand washing sink sink in rear kitchen out of order. Operator states the drain line is clogged. Awaiting repair tech.

29-08-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue bottom of reach in freezer. Operator had cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed all around freezer door. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer used for French fries on cook line. Operator started cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-69-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not currently in use, in bucket. Operator hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 11, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored behind pre cooked eggs and pasteurized liquid egg product in cookline drawer unit. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by cookline - condensing area. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in cookline reach-in freezer by condensing area.

14-69-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lamarasa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lamarasa on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lamarasa?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lamarasa.

How does Lamarasa compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?

Lamarasa most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.

Has Lamarasa's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lamarasa have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lamarasa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Lamarasa inspected?

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

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