Colada Cuban Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
70
Score
Colada Cuban Cafe has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jul 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
21
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
50
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat juices. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on cookline fryer handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Reviewed proper set up of triple sink and operator set up properly. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
70
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee at cook line quickly washed hands for less than 10 seconds before putting on new gloves. Reviewed proper hand wash procedures and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Acoustic non smooth ceiling tiles around cooking / prep area have discoloration from grease buildup.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table by meat slicer. Employee removed purse. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water in fliptop cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bins of sliced breads under prep table not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas Acoustic non smooth ceiling tiles around cooking / prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Colada Cuban Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Colada Cuban Cafe on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Colada Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Colada Cuban Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Colada Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Colada Cuban Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Colada Cuban Cafe 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 Colada Cuban Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Colada Cuban Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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