Larb Bkk
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Larb Bkk 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Larb Bkk was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Larb Bkk's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Mar 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
45
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -walk in freezer; chicken stored in direct contact of plastic thank you bag, operator removed and placed in food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -walk in cooler; cooked chicken cooling covered, operator uncovered and, placed inside walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -ware washing area; chair blocking hand sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -cookline; employee rinsed wiping cloth out in sink. -wait station; employee used water filter attached to sink to fill water pitcher. Reviewed properly usage of hand washing sink and referred operator to plan review.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Nawapat Ottappawong arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -ware washing sink, operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation grease/food debris at prep area, operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -prep area; bowl used as scoop for sticky rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. - walk in cooler boxes of chicken stored on floor, operator stored properly. **Corrected on Site** -walk in freezer boxes of chicken stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -cookline next to rice cooker.
36-22-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -prep area; open beverage container stored on meat grinder, operator removed and sanitized food equipment. -ware washing station; employee beverage on shelf storing clean pots. Operator removed, stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
39
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
86
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. 1-.5 # can oyster sauce. 2-.5 # cans plum sauce. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Front counter - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator remade solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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. Cookline - flip top - upper section raw beef, raw pork and raw shrimp over ready to eat broccoli in lower section. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty chlorine solution bottle attached to unit. Operator set up triple sink sanitizing. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands in proper sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Front counter triple shelving unit. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4
41
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Front counter left flip top - Raw duck and raw pork stored in same container. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored behind ready to eat vegetables in upper section of right side cookline flip top. Front counter chest freezer - raw pork stored over ice cream. All items not commercially packaged. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At least 35 small flying insects in back kitchen prep area. Area contains dry storage - packages of starch, cans and jars. Flies were observed on shelving and landed on a few unopened bags of starch. At least 15 small flying insects on shelving above dish machine - housing clean pots. Operator began exterminating and cleaning/sanitizing area during inspection. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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. Reviewed the reportable illnesses and provided operator copy of Big 6 handout. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands in proper hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back prep room hand sink blocked with large buckets. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves covered with visibly soiled cardboard. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cookline shelving. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
22
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above noodles in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. duck (78-100F - Hot Holding) at cook line next to the fryers; as per operator food out of temperature for 1 hour; food moved to reach in freezer to cool; Educated about TPHC form; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Soups containers thawed on Monday not date marked; Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice- operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation
13-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Larb Bkk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Larb Bkk on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Larb Bkk?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Larb Bkk.
How does Larb Bkk compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Larb Bkk most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Larb Bkk's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Larb Bkk have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Larb Bkk 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 Larb Bkk inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Larb Bkk is inspected around four times per year on average.
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