RESTAURANT COLOBIAN FOOD RUTA 75
8200 W 33 AVE BAY 3 · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33018
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
35 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed operator thermometer soiled. Operator washed thermometer. Also Observed multiple reach in coolers of establishment soiled inside. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over cooked beef and chicken inside of reach in freezer in front of prep area.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken next to lettuce in reach in cooler in front of prep table. Operator removed raw chicken from lettuce. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken on top of raw beef and raw seafood inside reach in cooler located in front of 3 compartment sink. Coached operator on proper storage for raw animal foods. Operator began task of proper storage of raw animal foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on preparation table, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator replaced in reach in cooler, during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee using cellphone and continue engage with food preparation without changing gloves. Coached operator of cross contamination that is caused by not changing gloves when engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (85F – Reheating); beans (118F – Reheating) in steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator chemical. Operator placed in microwave to be reheated at 165°F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals on top of front counter next to clean utensils. As per operator used as hand washing sink. Operator removed chemical from counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 7
11-07-5Intermediate – 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.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator missing chlorine test strips. Establishment uses both quad and chlorine for sanitizing. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided soap for handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unable to answer what temperature thermometer has to be calibrated.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees Marisleidy and Erika Castro.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, cooked rice, cooked potatoes without date marking. As per operator was cooked more than 24 hours.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle unlabeled on top of front counter 3 compartment sink.
Basic 20
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's and men's restroom door not closing completely.
24-26-4Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean utensils and equipment on floor in front of 3 compartment sink.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in prep table area with cut marks. Observed cutting board in line cooler with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee in kitchen area eating. Observed server drinking coffee in front service area while serving coffee to a customer.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor with debris inside of kitchen and food prep area.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair in front service area.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food storage plastic container with cooked rice inside of reach in cooler cracked.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed sugar container placed on floor in kitchen area. Observed beverage cans, sugar container placed on floor in kitchen area, dry storage racks.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed chest freezer in front of stove with ice build up. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water inside of metal bucket at 86°F. Coached operator on proper temperature and 4 hour of water change. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board in prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave next to reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed salt container lids in front of prep table soiled. Also observed multiple kitchen equipment soiled fryers, stove, fridges, oven. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open located in rear side of building.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with rusted shelves.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic cups placed on floor in front of bathroom.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining in hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator used plunger to unclog hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen plant food thawing on top of prep table. Coached operator on proper thawing procedures for frozen foods. Operator removed and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping cloth inside of chlorine sanitation solution of 0 ppm.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers with no label. Located at the front line and storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 27, 2026 5:54 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.