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Luz America Hernandez

504 N Sr 7, Hollywood, FL 33021
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Luz America Hernandez, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Hollywood average 75, so Luz America Hernandez trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
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
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
58
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above sauces in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in direct contact with plastic handle bag in reach in freezer. Operator moved to food grade bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing clear substance not labeled. Operator labeled bleach **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets stored in front counter hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Oven door in poor repair
14-11-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
50
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Dec 16, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine sanitizer- 250ppm. Manager remade at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in Thank you bag . See stop sale **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock bags of raw beef and raw chicken stored above bags of raw shrimps and fries in white freezer across from small chest freezer in hallway. Manager inverted and moved fries to another freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1) 13 rodent droppings under chest freezer in dining area away from the kitchen. 2) 2 rodent droppings under preparation table in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in Thank you bag **Warning**
01B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink- observed pots being stored inside hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen prep table- observed frozen chicken breast being thawed at room temperature.
06-01-5
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Luz America Hernandez last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Luz America Hernandez on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Luz America Hernandez?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Luz America Hernandez.

How does Luz America Hernandez compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Luz America Hernandez most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Luz America Hernandez's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Luz America Hernandez have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Luz America Hernandez 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 Luz America Hernandez inspected?

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

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