LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT
18400 NW 75 PL UNIT 113, Hialeah FL 33015 · 7863107967
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Operator printed form and employees signed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022031019 | Mar 16, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | $520 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cooked yuca and cooked beef inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products as per safety requirements.
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 frozen vegetables in reach in freezer, operator properly stored it.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells, located in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed the foodborne illnesses poster to operator.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal lid inside hand sink located next to the steam table.
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. Employees name Dalia y Sara, emailed form to operator.
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. Employees name Nelly with more than 2 months of being hired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label. Operator labeled it.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes with no sanitation solution, operator properly set up the three compartment sink with chlorine 100 ppm.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed yuca (42F - Cold Holding); beans (40F - Cold Holding)no covered in reach in cooler, operator covered it during inspection.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in the same carton. Operator discarded it.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed papas rellenas (114F - Hot Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator, Operator increased equipment temperature.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 300 ppm, operator add water, rechecked chlorine 100 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing dishes on hand sink located at the front line.
Ceiling tile missing. At the kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employees washing metal pots with no sanitation step, instructed operator regarding the ware washing procedure.
Stored food not covered. Observed softito, cooked yuca uncovered in walk in cooler, operator properly covered it.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed soup (83/71F - Cooling); cooked onions sofrito (60/58F - Cooling);was cooked from the day before as per operator. Located in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cheese bread under TPHC with no time marked. Observed soup (83/71F - Cooling); cooked onions sofrito (60/58F - Cooling);was cooked from the day before as per operator. Located in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Cheese bread under TPHC with no time marked.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed soup (83/71F - Cooling); cooked onions sofrito (60/58F - Cooling) in covered deep container in walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Sancocho (81/75F - Cooling); was cooked fri the day before as per operator located in walk in cooler..
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 fish and beef in reach in freezer. Operator properly stored it.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sancocho (81/75F - Cooling); was cooked fri the day before as per operator located in walk in cooler..
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed tamales prepared home as per the owner.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish, operator properly stored it.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed tamales prepared home as per the owner.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup (40F - Cold Holding with no date marked, was prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Operator removed it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table, operator properly stored it.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing blender without sanitation step. Instructed employee regarding the three compartment sink procedure.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, operator properly stored it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection 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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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed soup beef (80°F/76°F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. bserved soup beef (80°F/76°F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (104°F - Hot Holding); chorrizo (120°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils stored inside hand sink. Operator removed it.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Food stored on floor. Observed beef soup on walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Operator printed form and employees signed during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container with soap inside hand wash sink, operator removed it.
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/ observed 5 employees working at the same time without certified manager present. Manager arrived during inspection.
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. Operator printed the form.
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.