COLOMBIAN COFFEE HOUSE
12 SE 5TH AVE, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 5614147473
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding chicken empanadas 82F in hot holding box at front line being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,580
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025009614 | Dec 6, 2024 | May 14, 2025 | $880 |
| 2--2024017801 | Feb 27, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2023025422 | Apr 13, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | $700 |
| 2--2022059362 | Dec 3, 2022 | Jan 11, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food...employee changed gloved due to grabbed chlorine gallon and changed gloves without wash then cutting green onion. Employee washed hands.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...quaternary ammonium 00 ppm. Employee added chlorine with water at 50 ppm.
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...single package butter 47F in flip top reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...single package butter 47F in flip top reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded butter.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding chicken empanadas 82F in hot holding box at front line being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...windex spray bottle espresso spinner at front line by the toaster. Employee removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored silk milk gallon in handwashing sink at front line being. Employee removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees....sign no visible, blocked by syrups bolttles
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food...cut avocado with unwashed avocado with stickers. Employee removed
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....milk 55F stored in handwashing sink at front line, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed milk to cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....fabulous cleaner spray bottle, windex spray bottle stored with coffee shaker, waffles marker. Employee removed bottles.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands prep sink, three compartment sink due to handwashing sink used as a milk storage. Establishment has only one handwashing sink. Employee washed hands in handwashing sink after discussion.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored multiple milk gallon in handwashing sink. Employee removed milk.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment...Person In Charge not know what is calibration and how do calibration thermometer. Reviewed with PIC and employee.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.calibrated thermometer 48.5F
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...wrong labeled in cleaner spray bottle. Employee properly labeled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food...whole avocado with stickers stored with prep avocado in reach cooler. Employee removed avocado to wash.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...multiple wet towels stored on the counter at kitchen, at front line. Employee removed.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator blocked with containers of food. 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. Grab n go no date marks. Observed flan and coconut flan.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Dec 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employees doing dishes at 3 compartment sink with gloves on. Grab bread and put in toaster.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork sausage not commercially packaged above cooked meat empanada not commercially packaged. Operator placed the raw pork sausage on lower shelf.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees doing dishes at 3 compartment sink with gloves on. Grab bread and put in toaster
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed at front counter display cheese Danish (77F - Cold Holding). 2) Observed at Flip top refrigerator butter (51F - Cold Holding). Due to over filled butter. Operator placed all butter below the fill line. Operator stated less then 4 hours and placed in refrigerator.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. The person in charge Kevin, did not have knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher was not informed that the dishes have to air dry after wash, rinse, and sanitize.
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/
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. I printed and employees signed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup without handle in open bag of sugar.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed blender container under soap dispenser. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone above Flip top refrigerator. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor by office.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handled touching flour in container by rear door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 71F. 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 coconut pantry in grab and go not labled.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at front counter.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dishwasher drying dish's after sanitizing with cloth.
Stored food not covered. Observed open bag of sugar at rear door.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed in hallway to bathroom use by customer refrigerator and freezer not locked.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed scallions above milk in reaching cooler.
Feb 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse..... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding beef empanadas 79F, cheese empanadas 78F, chicken empanadas 80F in display case, employee not aware how long food being held.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...milk 66F, half and half 69F on the rare counter at front line. Employee stated that food being held less than an hour. Employee removed food to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding beef empanadas 79F, cheese empanadas 78F, chicken empanadas 80F in display case, employee not aware how long food being held. Stop sale issue. Advise employee to discarded food.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection...cooling pork 54F, beef 78F portion in plastic bags tightly closed in reach cooler. Take another temperature about 40 minutes, it was pork 50F, beef 73F. Employee removed food to reach in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored several kind of milk in handwashing sink at front, establishment have only one handwashing sink. Employee removed those milk.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...scooping ice with drink cup.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef empanadas (100F - Hot Holding), being held at fryer. Operator reheated empanadas to 201°F. Guava cheese danish (98°F - Hot holding) held for less than two hours at front counter. Reviewed TPHC, operated will time for four hours.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Operation removed.
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.