Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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COLOMBIA'S GRILL

1360 NE 163 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33162

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 26, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3366265
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8385525
DBPR license2332231

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority08A-16-5

High Priority – Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed individually wrapped portions of raw fish and raw chicken stored in the same container in the reach in cooler, under the stove. Operator separated items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white cheese (54F – Cold Holding)in the reach in cooler by the front counter. Operator placed in different cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate11-27-4

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. Printed form for operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed form for operator. Employee signed during the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining on shelves in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans not inverted on the shelves of the kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a tray of yuca and corn stored on the floor under the shelves in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on the oven door in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils, spatulas and spoons stored in standing water at 85F in the kitchen counter. Operator removed and placed on clean tray. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield in the kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.