DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

COLOMBIAN COFFEE HOUSE

12 Southeast 5th Avenue
Florida, 33483
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10737097

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - 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. Grab n go no date marks. Observed flan and coconut flan.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator blocked with containers of food. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8785527

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup without handle in open bag of sugar. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 24-28-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed blender container under soap dispenser. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone above Flip top refrigerator . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor by office.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handled touching flour in container by rear door .
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 71F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - 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 coconut pantry in grab and go not labled.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at front counter.
  • 24-17-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dishwasher drying dish's after sanitizing with cloth.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open bag of sugar at rear door.
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed in hallway to bathroom use by customer refrigerator and freezer not locked.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed scallions above milk in reaching cooler.
  • 01B-12-4:High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employees doing dishes at 3 compartment sink with gloves on. Grab bread and put in toaster.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork sausage not commercially packaged above cooked meat empanada not commercially packaged. Operator placed the raw pork sausage on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees doing dishes at 3 compartment sink with gloves on. Grab bread and put in toaster
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed at front counter display cheese Danish (77F - Cold Holding). 2) Observed at Flip top refrigerator butter (51F - Cold Holding). Due to over filled butter. Operator placed all butter below the fill line . Operator stated less then 4 hours and placed in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. The person in charge Kevin, did not have knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
  • 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher was not informed that the dishes have to air dry after wash, rinse , and sanitize.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. I printed and employees signed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8518945

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...scooping ice with drink cup .
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse..... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding beef empanadas 79F , cheese empanadas 78F, chicken empanadas 80F in display case , employee not aware how long food being held .
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...milk 66F, half and half 69F on the rare counter at front line . Employee stated that food being held less than an hour . Employee removed food to reach in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding beef empanadas 79F , cheese empanadas 78F, chicken empanadas 80F in display case , employee not aware how long food being held . Stop sale issue . Advise employee to discarded food. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection...cooling pork 54F, beef 78F portion in plastic bags tightly closed in reach cooler . Take another temperature about 40 minutes, it was pork 50F, beef 73F . Employee removed food to reach in freezer . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored several kind of milk in handwashing sink at front , establishment have only one handwashing sink . Employee removed those milk . Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8384143

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Operation removed.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef empanadas (100F - Hot Holding), being held at fryer. Operator reheated empanadas to 201°F. Guava cheese danish (98°F - Hot holding) held for less than two hours at front counter. Reviewed TPHC, operated will time for four hours.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - 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.