LAS COLINAS RESTAURANT
2724 N ANDREWS AVE, Wilton Manors FL 33311 · 954.390.7410
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 small flying insects on cases of raw unpeeled plantains and open bag of unpeeled carrots - on outside storage shelf next to walk in cooler. Operator began exterminating flying insects 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020001598 | Dec 19, 2019 | Feb 12, 2020 | $520 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands with no soap.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked chicken in walk in freezer. Operator relocate raw ground beef.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash his hands in 3 compartment sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with chlorine at 3 compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several clean pots in kitchen not stored in a protected manner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee coat stored in kitchen on ice machine. Operator removed chicken.
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored on shelf above -Observed cases with food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with cooked chicken stock in walk in cooler from yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Operator placed frozen chicken underneath running water.
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator, prepped beef, prepped chicken, cooked chicken, etc.all 24-48 hours since production, no dates in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed take out bowl, no handle, being used to portion white rice. Operator removed.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed front counter hand washing sink leaking into a bucket.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Jun 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler at 47F. Operator received am delivery. Operator will contact technician for assistance.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Jun 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometers in walk in cooler not accurate.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler at 47F. Operator received am delivery. Operator will contact technician for assistance.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags (plastic grocery bags) used to store chicken in walk in freezer.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Both ambient thermometers in walk in cooler display 68°F. Actual temperature is 41°F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed torn foil on shelves in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler, behind restaurant, cooked potatoes, yucca, chicken, and beef. Per operator all from 36+ hours ago, no date marks.
Male Employee on cook line with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler walls, shelves with build up of black mold like substance.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at dish area draining slowly.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on walk-in cooler shelf above ready to eat soups. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed torn foil on shelves in kitchen.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front counter handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler, yucca, plantains, cheese, pork, potatoes, all prepped more than 24 hours, per operator, no date marks. Operator corrected with dates.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles in dish area unlabeled. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle being used to dispense plantains. Operator replaced with scoop.
Stored food not covered. Observed in front cooler, plantains, tostones, yucca, etc, all uncovered. Operator covered with foil.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by front line with a mixing bowl blocking. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on large 3 door cooler at cook line.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed clean utensils stored in a bucket, under a hard washing since on cook line. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored properly.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on cookline equipment door handles and gaskets.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline prep area.
Sep 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee drank from open container, then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 small flying insects on cases of raw unpeeled plantains and open bag of unpeeled carrots - on outside storage shelf next to walk in cooler. Operator began exterminating flying insects during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Front counter freezer - raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Operator stored all items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cookline - flip top - cut tomatoes - ambient cooling for approximately an hour at 9am (47F - Cooling) at 10:30am 48F. Operator added ice to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - cooked onions (105F - Hot Holding). Per operator, prepared appropriately an hour ago. Operator placed back on grill to reheat. 20 minutes later 195F.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator adjusted solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of cut plantains. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on cookline equipment door handles and gaskets.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves lined with visibly soiled cardboard. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline prep area.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee put lid and straw.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cases of fresh oranges at front counter for squeezed orange juice - per operator not washed prior to juicing. Reviewed proper procedure. Operator washed and placed in clean container.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline - Operator stored properly.
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.