COLOMBIAN MOUNTAINS CAFE
3330 NE 33 ST UNIT E, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 954-533-8192
Last inspected Feb 14, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on top of water heater in kitchen. Operator exterminated.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Bathroom located inside establishment opening to kitchen without self-closing door.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance in establishment.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen in front of water heater.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Insect control device installed over freezer and clean glasses for customer use.
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 and go desserts at front counter not properly labeled reviewed proper labeling with operator.
Feb 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 26 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority1 Intermediate17 Basic
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Approximately 8 live, small flying insects found in employee rest room area, and dry storage area. Staff began cleaning during inspection.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean utensils without washing hands, reviewed handwashing with operator, employee wash hands, and changed gloves.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in freezer frozen raw fish in plastic thank you bag. Operators stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler, raw chicken over cooked ready to eat beans.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Reach in cooler raw comunited sausage over raw pork bacon.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on top of water heater in kitchen. Operator exterminated.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes- per operator ambient cooling for approximately 2 hours at 11am (53-54F - Cooling) at 1pm 52F. At this rate proper ambient cooling will not occur operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Bathroom located inside establishment opening to kitchen without self-closing door.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance in establishment.
Clean utensils or equipment stored with at cook line rack.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on working prep table.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen in front of water heater.
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce. Raw chicken prepared on cutting board employee, then placed plated ready to eat food on cutting board, reviewed proper sanitation with operator.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Reach in cooler spoon, and container of chimichurri.
Insect control device installed over freezer and clean glasses for customer use.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
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 and go desserts at front counter not properly labeled reviewed proper labeling with operator.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin present. Back door to establishment open and small flies present.
Stored empanadas and fish not covered in reach in freezer
Water draining onto floor surface from ice machine hose in service station area.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Floor area in kitchen in front of hand washing sink covered with standing water.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to air conditioning unit.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 75F operator placed on stove top to heat.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cooler.
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -Cook line left reach in cooler gaskets.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee cleaned mopped floor, then moved to kitchen to assist with food preparation without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper handwashing and glove usage. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at Cookline. Operator provided
Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice in bulk storage container. Operator removed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Cookline 2 door reach in cooler handles. -Wait station 1 door reach in. Operator cleaned and sanitize
Equipment in poor repair. - Cookline flip top reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Wait station area; insect control device stored over speed rack.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -Ware washing station next to rear exit door.
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in prep area and employee rest room in dine in area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front door inside dining room
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Artic air unit on cook line
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused appliance and stored items in upper storage area open to kitchen
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat soup. Employee stored properly
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach next to seating booth by restroom hallway. Operator exterminated roach and cleaned/sanitized the area.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves still on. Employee removed gloves washed hands then changed to new pair of gloves
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. Provided handout to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed buckets and wash cloth in prep area employee hand sink. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen handwash sink, and hand wash sink by triple sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided time as a public health control form to operator and reviewed.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed in kitchen cookline. Operator placed bottle of soap.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in prep area and employee rest room in dine in area
Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches. One in kitchen at cookline. One in prep area by chest freezer. One by triple sink by back door. One by in dining area by booth next to bathroom hallway One by dining area corner next to artificial tree. Operator immediately removed dead roaches and cleaned/sanitize the areas.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at front door inside dining room
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in kitchen cook line by flip top cooler, and by ice machine prep area
Food stored in undrained ice. Packages of meat in standing water in chest freezer. Operator removed and stored properly
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored directly on top of cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood filter visibly soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Artic air unit on cook line
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused appliance and stored items in upper storage area open to kitchen
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled soiled utensils, removed gloves - put on new gloves and began to prepare food without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing, employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in cookline reach in. Operator stored all items properly.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Cookline - raw whole shell eggs - ambient (70F). Item in upper section of flip top overfilled. Per operator item out for less than 2 hours. Operator removed excess and placed in reach in to quick chill.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Empanadas and cheese bread - front counter. Emailed Time as a Public Health Control form to operator and operator filled out during inspection.
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. 1 expired.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean pans under paper towel dispenser - cookline hand sink. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline - operated stored properly.
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