COLOMBIA LA BELLA
3801 W LAKE MARY BLVD STE 115, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 4078783859
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - employee washed hands at prep sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. - at bar hand wash sink - at server station
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cooline cooler
Damage to wall. - corner area of mop sink
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - ladle at cookline
Sep 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - ice scoop handle broken off. - rice scoop handle broken off.
Sep 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - salsa la Bella (43f-46f - Cooling) - red salsa (45f-47f - Cooling)
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw pork belly over fully cooked sausage at walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - ice scoop handle broken off. - rice scoop handle broken off.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over cooked soups
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. - employee cracked eggs, then handled clean plate then proceeded to handle ready to eat food. Manager educated employee.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - 1 employee over 60 days
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - hot water turned off at hand wash sink at cook line. Other hand wash sink is available for use
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - metal bowl used to dispense flour
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - onions, avocado, lemon at cookline cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - employee used wiping cloth on surface, then rinsed under faucet returned to cutting board
Aug 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over cut potatoes in walk in cooler - raw shell eggs over milk in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER: - raw beef (44F - Cold Holding; - salsa criolla date marked 8/26 (45F - Cold Holding); - cooked beef empanadas filling held overnight (52F - Cold Holding); - chicken empanadas filling held overnight (53F - Cold Holding)
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over cut potatoes in walk in cooler - raw shell eggs over milk in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - yellow rice date marked 8/20
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER: - raw beef (44F - Cold Holding; - salsa criolla date marked 8/26 (45F - Cold Holding); - cooked beef empanadas filling held overnight (52F - Cold Holding); - chicken empanadas filling held overnight (53F - Cold Holding)
No soap provided at handwash sink. - soap dispenser next to triple sink not dispensing
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employees are wearing soiled towels
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in the hand sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed the sanitation towel in the sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at either hand sink
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizing step is not being followed,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towel stored on counter
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef in the walk in cooler
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No expiration dates
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for the ice machine is not dated with the service date, filter should be changed yearly
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Baseboard tiles have fallen off the wall at the blodgett oven
Equipment in poor repair. Damaged fry basket
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Black refrigerator at the front
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make cooler on the line has water in the interior
Water draining onto floor surface. Water fountain in the back drain is not hooked up. Draining on the floor
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the mop sink
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.