LA PEQUENA COLOMBIA
1300 SW 160 AVE STE H-1, Sunrise FL 33326 · 954.349.9070
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee kill flying insect in a container of peeled onions.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026019772 | Jan 23, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2018042554 | Jul 24, 2018 | Aug 29, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of coconut milk 97 ounces
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect in prep area landing on a container of peeled onions and carrots. Employee killed. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee kill flying insect in a container of peeled onions.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ob on clean dish rack bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted
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Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed on storage shelf Observed dented can of coconut milk 97 ounces.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on left door reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Bowl of plantain not covered in reach in cooler.
Jan 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Chicken soup 103F@11:30 cooling since 10:45 rechecked 93F @ 12:00 at current rate of cooling soup will not reach 70F. Operator placed in ice bath to cool quickly
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched dirty containers change gloves then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Explained to operator proper hand washing technique employee washed hands correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on shelf over cook line corn arepa (105F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator voluntarily discarded Observed in steam table corn on the cob (119-137F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 10 minutes. Operator reheated on stove.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
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. One employee expired 09/13/2025
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Prep area of kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handling in contact with shredded cheese in reach in cooler operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed box of Raw chicken breast 36F out at room temperature. Operator placed in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In prep area
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. chicken soup (135F - Cooling at 905)cooling since 905 (103F - Cooling at 1010) operator placed item in wall in freezer to speed up cooling process.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on shelf above grill - corn arepa (105F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator discarded at will.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at rear of kitchen. Operator provided item.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle without label. Employee provided label.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler - shredded not covered. Operator covered item.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored above RTE Aji Sauce. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in True refrigerator at rear of kitchen - Raw chicken stored above raw beef. Operator stored correctly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 sprayer bottles stored stored on top of dishwasher machine without label
Food stored on floor. Observed at dry goods room - buckets of soy sauce stored directly on the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease, food debris, dirt, slime and dust on top of dishwasher machine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed at back at prepping island table. Containers of chicken soup 107F @11:30 am - cooling since 10:30am - 94F @12:25pm.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed at back at prepping island table. Containers of chicken soup 107F @11:30 am - cooling since 10:30am - 94F @12:25pm. See stop sale.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at storage rack by walk in cooler - employee purse stored directly on top of soda cans. Operator removed and stored properly.
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face remove gloves put new pair on than engaged in food prep without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.by three compartment sink. Operator replaced
No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink. Operator replaced
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle chlorine on floor under hand washing sink. Operator labeled
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in rear kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on true 3 door reach in cooler at preparation area. Observed torn gasket on true 3 door in main kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with salsa. Observed handle in contact with shredded cheese Operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle oil not identified by common name.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves, soiled board table, then proceeded to touch clean utensils for cooking, with out proper hand washing or change of gloves. Educate operator of proper hand washing.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At kitchen- Observed employee wearing gloves,drank water, then engaged on food preparations. Educate operator of proper hygiene while working on food preparation.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk-in cooler- Observed various items not date marked. Per operator items were hold cold more than 24 hours. Operator marked date food items.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. At kitchen- Observed employee wearing gloves,drank water, then engaged on food preparations. Educate operator of proper hygiene while working on food preparation.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep area- Observed employee cellphone; and personal keys at prep table. Operator removed items, and place it in a shelf for employees items.
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. Observed self-served packaging oatmeal without proper labeled for customer sale.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At kitchen- Observed salt container, raw beans container, and oil containers not label. Operator label containers.
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.