Lechona La Colombiana

10408 Taft St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Lechona La Colombiana has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “no quaternary chemical test kit provided”, which has been cited three times.

Among Pembroke Pines restaurants, the typical score is 79; Lechona La Colombiana is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed date marked on TCS sauce stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, sauce was made on 09/21/2024.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at storage area.

41-17-4

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with tamales stored in walk in cooler.

08B-12-5

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over empanadas in reach in freezer

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked pork and tamales stored in walk in cooler . Per operator, both items cooked on 03/03/2024.

02C-02-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with cooking oil stored in kitchen.

08B-12-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not stored inverted.

24-05-4

Jul 8, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 6, 2023

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster provided **Warning**

11-07-5

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. Written procedures emailed to Operator **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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 employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee Bathroom, sign emailed . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

31B-04-4

Oct 25, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lechona La Colombiana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lechona La Colombiana on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lechona La Colombiana?

Across the inspection record, “no quaternary chemical test kit provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lechona La Colombiana.

How does Lechona La Colombiana compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Lechona La Colombiana most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Lechona La Colombiana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lechona La Colombiana have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lechona La Colombiana 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 Lechona La Colombiana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lechona La Colombiana is inspected around three times per year on average.

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