LAS COLUMNAS RESTAURANT
1657 NW 79 AVE · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33126
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4lb 14 Oz can of oyster sauce; Kum Chun, with dent. **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed frozen pork in to go plastic bags. Cook wrapped them in food grade plastic during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed bug spray in back of kitchen on shelf with pancake mix, seran wrap Nd paper towels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cheese. Cook corrected order on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef. Cook corrected order on site. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen raw chicken on top of pork and beef. Cook moved for proper stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind sandwich station. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed walk in cooler not working at all, completely off. The following TCS foods stored inside: mash potato (61F – Cold Holding); rice (61F – Cold Holding); yucca (61F – Cold Holding). As per cook, the foods have been in cooler since prior day of inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk in cooler not working at all, completely off. The following TCS foods stored inside: mash potato (61F – Cold Holding); rice (61F – Cold Holding); yucca (61F – Cold Holding). As per cook, the foods have been in cooler since prior day of inspection. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at coffee bar in pastry warmer: croquettes (90F – Hot Holding); guava and cheese tequeno (126F – Hot Holding). As per operator, food has been there less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Operator turned heat up on warmer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed chef unable to calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with chef and owner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelf where dishes are kept above three sink. Observed meat slicer soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves where dry food is stored in back of kitchen. Observed rusted shelves where plates are at kitchen entrance. Observed under steam table where sheet trays are kept. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towels. **Warning**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing for all employee training. Velio, Lizandra, Mirna. **Warning**
Basic 14
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles of all coolers and microwave in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed absorbent tiles in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on tiles in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled in kitchen. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler not working at all, completely off. The following TCS foods stored inside: mash potato (61F – Cold Holding); rice (61F – Cold Holding); yucca (61F – Cold Holding). **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover in women's restroom. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda on floor of bar area. Observed oil on floor outside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed behind three sink. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer and reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled paper towel and soap dispenser in kitchen area. Observed gaskets of all coolers in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled in back office, observed freezer in dry storage soiled. Observed interior of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled. Observed all shelves in reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under steam table. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:35 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.