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EL COLOMBIANO - COLOMBIAN CUISINE

3457 N HIATUS RD, SUNRISE, FL 33351

License #1619368

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Quick take

EL COLOMBIANO - COLOMBIAN CUISINE in SUNRISE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 10 minor.

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  • Administrative complaint recommended
  • [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked tamales stored in refrigerator. Per operator, item cooked on 01/24/2026. Operator correctly date marked.
  • [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on mixer head.
  • [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on walls throughout kitchen. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on shelves and walls inside bathroom walk in cooler.
  • [53B-14-5] 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. Observed some employees training certification expired on 11/01/2025
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer and cooler floor.
  • [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed whole milk cold held in reach in cooler at 49F and Flan at 48F. Per operator, both items placed in cooler from yesterday. None of these items removed from unit since.
  • [24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean cups and equipment stored next to hand washing sink at front line. Operator removed.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed whole milk cold held in reach in cooler at 49F and Flan at 48F. Per operator, both items placed in cooler from yesterday. None of these items removed from unit since. See stop sale.
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EL COLOMBIANO - COLOMBIAN CUISINE has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

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