LA COLOMBIANA
720 N US HWY 41, Ruskin FL 33570 · 201-218-3866
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Pipe for waste water permanently connected.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Edward Villada.
Jun 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Truck using a non food grade hose.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Edward V. does not have the food manager certification. He has been the manager for 4 months. No other managers work on truck. On previous callback inspection performed today.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Plastic forks and spoons not all facing the same direction. Manager began correcting at time of inspection.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided hand wash sign at time of inspection.
Jun 1, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carlos Gomez
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 49 F in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in handwash sink. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carlos Gomez
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Sauces on floor.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Pipe for waste water permanently connected.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2705 E DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. B, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Operator states hood filters will be arriving in 2 days.
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.