La Estancia Hallandale Beach

801 N Federal Hwy Ste 111, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 · Permanent Food Service · License 1624767

B
Grade B
Safety score 89 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 30, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 29 routine inspection
    2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 2 basic
    -11
  • Safety score89

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

5 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitJul 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 29, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    5 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Observed raw beef and fully cooked ham in same container. Operator relocated.

      Fixed on the spot

      Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

      Observed raw beef and raw chicken in the same container. Operator separated.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Observed buildup in orange juice squeeze machine.

    Basic2

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

      Observed multiple containers raw meat thawing at room temperature. Operator states less than two hours. Returned to refrigerator.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.

      Hand wash sink at dish room no running water.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination2
Food properly thawed1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1