COLOMBIA LA BELLA
Based on 3 health inspections, COLOMBIA LA BELLA in LAKE MARY has earned a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
3801 W LAKE MARY BLVD STE 115
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13519115
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - ice scoop handle broken off. - rice scoop handle broken off. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/12/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10926365
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - ice scoop handle broken off. - rice scoop handle broken off.
- 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. - salsa la Bella (43f-46f - Cooling) - red salsa (45f-47f - Cooling)
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - 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.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw pork belly over fully cooked sausage at walk in cooler
Inspection Date: 3/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8882997
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - metal bowl used to dispense flour
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - onions, avocado, lemon at cookline cooler Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - employee used wiping cloth on surface, then rinsed under faucet returned to cutting board
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over cooked soups Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. - employee cracked eggs, then handled clean plate then proceeded to handle ready to eat food. Manager educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - 1 employee over 60 days
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - hot water turned off at hand wash sink at cook line. Other hand wash sink is available for use