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RANCHO EL COLOMBIANO LLC

915 MIDDLE RIVER DR STE 110 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3401297
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8534942
DBPR license1613616

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cleaning dishes then change task to placing clean serving utensils in ready to eat foods at flip top area. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in nonfood-grade bag at cook-line reach-in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat yogurt and Queso. Operator moved items for safe storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed mayonnaise @76F in dry storage at back kitchen area. As per operator, opened more than 24 hours prior to inspection and never refrigerated. Operator discarded. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mayonnaise @76F in dry storage at back kitchen area. As per operator, opened more than 24 hours prior to inspection and never refrigerated. Operator discarded. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#16Intermediate53A-01-7

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

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at either handwashing sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate53B-02-5

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**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in cutting lettuce and tomatoes with no hair net or restraint. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not operating. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed orange juice packaged and sold onsite with no label at counter selfserve glass cooler. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed open bag of frozen chicken at reach-in freezer at back kitchen area. Operator closed bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut tomato in same container with unwashed limes at reach-in cooler eat cook-line area. Operator discarded cut tomato. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from pipe under handwashing sink at back kitchen area. Operator will use front hand washing sink until repaired. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at handwashing sink at front counter area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor at back kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wipe cloths not stored in sanitizer solution throughout. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.