LA COCINA COLOMBIAN CUISINE
7799 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33024
Last inspected Apr 29, 2024 · 2 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
APR 24
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach -in freezer. Operator removed chicken and stored properly.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023036450 | Jun 15, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing food container at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside left deep freezer in kitchen, in front of walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine at front counter, handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
1. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over salads and cooked arepas in flip top cooler. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. 2. Observed raw ground beef stored over containers of soups in walk in cooler. Operator removed ground beef to safe location. 3. Observed raw fish over cooked empanadas. Operator removed raw fish and placed in a safe location.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed manager came from outside began touching food items before washing hands. Advised manager to wash her hands in wish she did.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in reach -in freezer. Operator removed chicken and stored properly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 1. Employee switching from raw foods to ready to eat foods. 2. Observed employee washing hands with gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 10:43am sausage and empanadas at 109F at front hot holding unit. As per operator both items transferee to unit at 8:00 am for hot holding. Operator reheated items sausage (198F and empanadas to 185F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line draining into frontline hand washing sink. Operator removed drain from sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing rag in hand washing sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer located in front counter hot holding unit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several unlabeled spray bottles underneath hand washing sink in kitchen area. Operator label bottles.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed operator use no handle bowl to dispense cook serve rice.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on counter above food preparation table. Employee removed and placed in acceptable location.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bag of rice stored under hand wash sink that cook lead to cross contamination. Operator removed rice to a safe location.
Food stored on floor. 1. Observed varies food items stored in walk-in cooler floor. 2. Observed cooking oil and bag of rice in kitchen floor.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed heat lamp in glass hot holding case not properly shield in front line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out cups stored on floor in front line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Several rusted shelves in walk-in cooler that can lead to cross contamination.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet whipping cloth in kitchen carry on table not stored in sanitation solution bucket between uses.
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.