Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LAS COLUMNAS RESTAURANT

1657 NW 79 AVE · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33126

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 2, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3446068
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8735094
DBPR license2326918

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#10High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. On top reach in freezer.

#11High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. By the walk in freezer. Employee removed it. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over raisins stored inside the 2 doors reach in cooler, located at preparation area. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.

#13High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish stored inside the 2 doors reach in cooler, located at preparation area. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#14High Priority03A-20-4

High Priority – Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs stored at ambient temperature next to preparation area. Operator moved the eggs to the refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the three compartments sink.

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled, located at cooking line.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed 2 doors reach in cooler handles soiled, located at preparation area.

#3Basic13-02-4

Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of cooking oil stored on the floor by the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors reach in cooler interior soiled, located at preparation area.

#7Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in standing water inside three compartments sink. Employee removed item and placed it in the walk in cooler.

#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.