El Colombiano - Cocina Colombiana
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
45
Score
El Colombiano - Cocina Colombiana appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. El Colombiano - Cocina Colombiana was last inspected on Dec 10, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “stored food not covered”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Coral Springs average 77, so El Colombiano - Cocina Colombiana trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water beside grill. Employee moved container onto grill to heat and hold above 135F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: 110F **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board at cookline line prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Observed same
21-04-4
90
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken, Walk In Freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoons
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken empanada stuffing located on top shelf in Walk In Cooler. Employee covered item **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
74
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, bus pan of raw whole fish sitting on top of bags of fries. Employee rearranged items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, containers of cut raw pork and portioned wrapped pork above bags of bell peppers and onions. Employee rearranged all items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) In Berg upright reach in cooler, container of raw breaded pork above open bags of yuca. Employee moved pork to separate cooler. 2) in lowboy drawer at cook line, containers of raw steaks above container of cooked chicharrones. Employee inverted containers for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee left cook line to look for thermometer and handled multiple container in storage area and returned to cook line to begin food order without washing hands and changing gloves. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In left fliptop upper, cooked sausage (41-53F - Cold Holding). Per employees pulled at 8:00am. Observed sausages above chill line in container. Employee removed over stacked portion to lower cooler to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of lighter fluid on shelf above bottled water and beside single use cutlery. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee unable to locate certificates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle hanging above triple sink. Employee labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
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. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employee unable to locate certificate. PIC Paula Vanessa Alcatel **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stack of clean hotel pans above dish machine not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold / around edges that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bus pan of raw fish in walk in freezer not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour under prep table in back room missing label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
18
Mar 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Colombiano - Cocina Colombiana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Colombiano - Cocina Colombiana on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Colombiano - Cocina Colombiana?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Colombiano - Cocina Colombiana.
How does El Colombiano - Cocina Colombiana compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
El Colombiano - Cocina Colombiana most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has El Colombiano - Cocina Colombiana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Colombiano - Cocina Colombiana have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Colombiano - Cocina Colombiana means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Colombiano - Cocina Colombiana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Colombiano - Cocina Colombiana is inspected around four times per year on average.
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