COLADA CUBAN CAFE
525 N FEDERAL HWY #400 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cookline – flip top – cut tomatoes – ambient cooling 1 hour at 10am (49-52F – Cooling) at 10:50am 48-52F; guacamole with tomatoes – ambient cooling 2 hours at 10am (42-48F – Cooling) at 10:50am 41-49F. At these rates, proper cooling will not occur. Operator to move items to walk in to quick chill. **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. Cookline – cooked onions (74F). Per operator hot holding almost 2 hours. Operator moved to grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, gaskets and doors – all Cookline cold holding units. Also, microwave handle and door.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil and single service items stored on floor across from walk in cooler under prep table.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:27 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.