La Cocina Colombian Cuisine

7799 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2024

Score

Low Risk

La Cocina Colombian Cuisine appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 29, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Pembroke Pines sits at 79, putting La Cocina Colombian Cuisine on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing food container at hand wash sink in kitchen.

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine at front counter, handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside left deep freezer in kitchen, in front of walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.

View 22 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 1. Employee switching from raw foods to ready to eat foods. 2. Observed employee washing hands with gloves.

12A-09-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach -in freezer. Operator removed chicken and stored properly.

08A-17-6

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed manager came from outside began touching food items before washing hands. Advised manager to wash her hands in wish she did. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

High Priority - 1. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over salads and cooked arepas in flip top cooler. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. 2. Observed raw ground beef stored over containers of soups in walk in cooler. Operator removed ground beef to safe location. 3. Observed raw fish over cooked empanadas. Operator removed raw fish and placed in a safe location. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 10:43am sausage and empanadas at 109F at front hot holding unit. As per operator both items transferee to unit at 8:00 am for hot holding. Operator reheated items sausage (198F and empanadas to 185F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several unlabeled spray bottles underneath hand washing sink in kitchen area. Operator label bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line draining into frontline hand washing sink. Operator removed drain from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing rag in hand washing sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer located in front counter hot holding unit.

05-06-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out cups stored on floor in front line.

25-05-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Several rusted shelves in walk-in cooler that can lead to cross contamination.

14-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet whipping cloth in kitchen carry on table not stored in sanitation solution bucket between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bag of rice stored under hand wash sink that cook lead to cross contamination. Operator removed rice to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on counter above food preparation table. Employee removed and placed in acceptable location. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.

33-12-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed operator use no handle bowl to dispense cook serve rice.

14-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Observed varies food items stored in walk-in cooler floor. 2. Observed cooking oil and bag of rice in kitchen floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed heat lamp in glass hot holding case not properly shield in front line.

38-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cocina Colombian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cocina Colombian Cuisine on file is from Apr 29, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cocina Colombian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Cocina Colombian Cuisine.

How does La Cocina Colombian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

La Cocina Colombian Cuisine most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has La Cocina Colombian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Cocina Colombian Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Cocina Colombian Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Cocina Colombian Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Cocina Colombian Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.

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