Colombian Mountains Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2026
67
Score
Colombian Mountains Cafe has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 14, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “no written procedures available for use”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance in establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen in front of water heater. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over freezer and clean glasses for customer use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go desserts at front counter not properly labeled reviewed proper labeling with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment opening to kitchen without self-closing door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
32-04-4
67
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
12
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
61
Jul 3, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat soup. Employee stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach next to seating booth by restroom hallway. Operator exterminated roach and cleaned/sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves still on. Employee removed gloves washed hands then changed to new pair of gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided time as a public health control form to operator and reviewed. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed in kitchen cookline. Operator placed bottle of soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
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. Observed buckets and wash cloth in prep area employee hand sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen handwash sink, and hand wash sink by triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Artic air unit on cook line **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused appliance and stored items in upper storage area open to kitchen **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in prep area and employee rest room in dine in area **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches. One in kitchen at cookline. One in prep area by chest freezer. One by triple sink by back door. One by in dining area by booth next to bathroom hallway One by dining area corner next to artificial tree. Operator immediately removed dead roaches and cleaned/sanitize the areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front door inside dining room **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Packages of meat in standing water in chest freezer. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-31-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored directly on top of cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood filter visibly soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in kitchen cook line by flip top cooler, and by ice machine prep area **Warning**
36-22-4
25
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled soiled utensils, removed gloves - put on new gloves and began to prepare food without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing, employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in cookline reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Cookline - raw whole shell eggs - ambient (70F). Item in upper section of flip top overfilled. Per operator item out for less than 2 hours. Operator removed excess and placed in reach in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Empanadas and cheese bread - front counter. Emailed Time as a Public Health Control form to operator and operator filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean pans under paper towel dispenser - cookline hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
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.
16-13-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline - operated stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
45
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to line carrots container in 3 door cooler at cook line Operator removed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs store in the same container with sliced avocado in sandwich table at cook line; Separated food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw pork in 3 door reach in cooler at cook line. Operator reversed; **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking - cheese bread at front counter; operator time marked; 7:00-11:00 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. empanadas (122F - Hot Holding)in the hot box at front counter; as per operator food reheated in the oven the hot held in the box since 8:30; food out of temperature for less than four hours; food moved to oven to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining handwash sink at prep station ; shower had attached to hose Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-10-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken- bacon stored in cracked container in 3 door cooler Operator changed container **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Colombian Mountains Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Colombian Mountains Cafe on file is from Feb 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Colombian Mountains Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no written procedures available for use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Colombian Mountains Cafe.
How does Colombian Mountains Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Colombian Mountains Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Colombian Mountains Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Colombian Mountains Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Colombian Mountains 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 Colombian Mountains Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Colombian Mountains Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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