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LA COLADA GOURMET

2749 NW 3 AVE, Miami FL 33127 · 305-877-9740

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336489
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
High priority/03A-03-5
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing degreaser with no label. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal electronic cigarette on top of prep table shelf. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled near bathroom.
Basic/23-03-4
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths on top of prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
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Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without changing gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Observed employee crack eggs and not washed hands nor changed gloves. Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Trash can Blocking handsink at kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted above preparation area at kitchen.
Basic/24-05-4/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Feb 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over croquetas at cook line.
High priority/08A-02-6
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without changing gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per employee since previous day.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per employee since previous day.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Trash can Blocking handsink at kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink at kitchen, employee replenished it.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler at kitchen.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted above preparation area at kitchen.
Basic/24-05-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands, instructed employee on proper procedure.
High priority/12A-07-5
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
High priority/03A-03-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice beans (49F - Cold Holding); rice beans (56F - Cold Holding) held at reach in cooler by entrance of kitchen, as per chef since previous day.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice beans (49F - Cold Holding); rice beans (56F - Cold Holding) held at reach in cooler by entrance of kitchen, as per chef since previous day.
High priority/03A-02-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves eggs any style not linked to consumer advisory on menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, ground beef, rice and beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler by entrance of kitchen.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food with no hairnet at kitchen.
Basic/13-03-4
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce (avocados and plantains) inside thank you bags at the reach in cooler near restrooms. Operator removed from bags immediately.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing sauces and oil not labeled next to the cook line.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed dish machine with no chlorine chemical test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located near back prep area. Operator restocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.