COLOMBIA LA BELLA
600 N HWY 17-92 STE 160, Longwood FL 32750 · 4076990525
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - periquito (48F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Person in charge states the cooks had items out during busy hours. Moved to walk in cooler for better cooling
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw pork over cooked chicken soup at walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at cookline cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); - raw chorizo (45F - Cold Holding) At reach in cooler. Operator states had out working with items less than 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at cookline cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - periquito (48F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Person in charge states the cooks had items out during busy hours. Moved to walk in cooler for better cooling
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee restroom
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at cookline cooler
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs hanging on metal pipe at cook line
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. - ROP raw meats, no HACCP PLAN
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in cooler door handles
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs hanging on metal pipe at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler fan cover soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container with sugar at back storage area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on make table on cooks line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door located at back of kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Strip of metal located entrance to walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In uses tongs stored on metal railing at cooks line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. O ppm operator corrected 100 ppm
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the back door tile damaged by water
Equipment in poor repair. -Ripped gasket on the 3 door true cooler all three doors -tray to catch the grease on the hoods is missing
Light not functioning. In the back of the kitchen
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.