COLADA CUBAN CAFE
10630 PINES BLVD STE E105, Pembroke Pines FL 33026 · 954-651-1683
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on garbage container in prep area.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,420
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025090506 | Oct 22, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $900 |
| 2--2025055494 | Jul 9, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | $520 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk InCooler Ham; (42F - Cold Holding)Shredded Chicken; ( - Cold Holding)Tamales; (46F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding) Chef placed items in Reach in freezer for quick chill
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to flip top cooler blocked by portable AC unit. Employees used two other hand wash sink as a result of the main AC. unit being broken and there is nowhere else to place the portable AC being used.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans; (48F - Cold Holding)Pico de Gallo; (45F)Cooked Chicken; (54F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed food items in Walk in Cooler cold held at greater than 41F All food items prepared on 3/11/25 Black beans; (48F - Cold Holding)Pico de Gallo; (45F)Cooked Chicken; (54F - Cold Holding)
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.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing a white liquid identified as a disinfectant not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Oct 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. -Observed employee wash his hands with no soap, after brief education employee then used soap.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed ham cold held at 46F and sausage 45F in flip top cooler. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans hot held in steam table at 122F. Per operator, beans cooked 2 hours prior to the inspection and transfer to steam table. Operator reheat beans to 172F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food containers stored inside handwashing sink at cookline.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees drinking water stored in reach in freezer not identified from restaurant foods. Operator discarded at will.
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 no minimal label on muffins at self- service counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths at front line not stored in sanitizer solution.
Jul 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over ham and precooked sausages in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed slice ham cold held in flip top cooler at 45F. Per operator, ham transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Ham was also overstock above chill rim in container. Operator removed overstock portion and placed on ice pack for quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at front line used to stored equipment. Operator removed
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish in oxygen packaging thawing at reach in cooler. Operator removed fish from package.
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 no minimal label on package orange juice at self serve counter.
Oct 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Observed employee touch her mouth and continue to engage in food preparation without washing hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Observed employee touch sandwich wrapped with bare hands. After brief education, employee wash hands and wear gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over plantains in walk in cooler. Operator relocate plantains.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed slice ham cold held in flip top cooler at 45F. Per operator, ham transfer from walk in cooler 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator removed ham to reach in freezer for quick chill.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open cup In kitchen area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in sugar container. Operator removed
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 fresh squeezed orange juice and muffins on front counter with no labels.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cup and lids stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Jul 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on garbage container in prep area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over French fries in double decker cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans hot held at 127Fin steam table. Per operator, beans transfer from oven to steam table 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator reheat beans to 173F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed no date marked on slice ham and cheese held in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items sliced on 06/28/2024. Operator correctly date marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at front line used as dump sink. Evidence by waste ice found inside.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A package has been given to the operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals at dishwashing area. Operator label bottles.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on exterior of microwave
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from vacuum packages
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of food debris buildup on floor at cookline.
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with steaks stored on walk-in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored on shelf. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Magic Chef microwave.
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 bake pastries on front counter with no label.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside reach in cooler at cookline.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked black beans cold held in walk-in cooler at 48F. Per operator, beans cooked and placed in unit from yesterday. Items did not removed from unit since. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked black beans cold held in walk-in cooler at 48F. Per operator, beans cooked and placed in unit from yesterday. Items did not removed from unit since. See stop sale. -Observed slice ham cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, ham placed in unit less than 1 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on ham for quick chill.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Observed no date marked on slice TCS cheese stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, cheese sliced on 12/06/2024. Operator correctly date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on in-use food preparation table next to TCS food. Operator removed drinking water and stored properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator label container.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of shredded beef, container of shredded chicken, container of pork belly. Per manager, food prep on Sunday, employee dated all containers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Car keys on prep table in cook line, Employee removed.
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