LAS COLUMNAS RESTAURANT
1657 NW 79 AVE · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33126
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-24-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw pork thawing together in the sink in the preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed items.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (78F – Hot Holding); chickpeas soup (87F – Hot Holding), in steam table. As per employee food was placed in steam table 2 hours before the inspection. During the inspection, the employee reheated the items to proper temperatures: shredded beef to 169°F and chickpea soup to 171°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located near the mop sink.
Intermediate 2
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee hand sink. Observed that the handwashing sink located in the preparation kitchen did not have running hot water available. The issue was corrected during the inspection, and running water was restored by the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 13
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple kitchen equipment doors handles soiled.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, bowls, and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish thawing in standing water in the handwashing sink located in the preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed fish and placed it in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw beef, raw chicken, and raw pork stored on the floor in walk in cooler located.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed that the handwashing sink located in the preparation kitchen did not have running water available at the time of inspection. The issue was corrected during the inspection, and running water was restored by the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors reach in cooler interior soiled.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature in the preparation kitchen.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed that the pipe underneath the handwashing sink in the preparation kitchen is leaking water.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.