LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT
18400 NW 75 PL UNIT 113
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - 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.. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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.. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 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 cell phone on preparation table, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed employee washing blender without sanitation step. Instructed employee regarding the three compartment sink procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
- 01A-03-4:High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed tamales prepared home as per the owner.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed tamales prepared home as per the owner.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef soup on walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - 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.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils stored inside hand sink. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container with soap inside hand wash sink, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 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/ observed 5 employees working at the same time without certified manager present. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Operator printed the form. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 0 basic).