Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL COLOMBIANO – COLOMBIAN CUISINE

3457 N HIATUS RD · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33351

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3402920
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8540886
DBPR license1619368

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority7 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#6High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Chef washed hands I less than 7". Chef rewashed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03B-15-5

High Priority – Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plantain and pork chunks at deep fryer (84F – Hot Holding) under no temperature control less than 4 hours. Operator to keep time, timed mark 10am to 2pm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter cooler – chimichurri (47 F – Cold Holding more than 24 hours. Operator removed from cooler to discard. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter cooler – chimichurri (47 F – Cold Holding more than 24 hours. Operator removed from cooler to discard. Foods not prepared today. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plusppm). Operator remade to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 7

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer in kitchen soiled.

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food waste in HWS. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling when arrived at location. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. Operator placed soap in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate05-06-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator Thermometer calibrated 33.9F versus inspector 32F. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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.

#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for TCS foods not date marked after 24hrs. Wait station cooler: TCS desserts prepared on Sunday no date marked. Operator date marked . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in water at 84F at cook line. Operator remade new at 164F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic32-23-4

Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed urinal in disrepair.

#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 towels by prep table. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed liquid bottles not labeled. Operator placed labels on bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.