COLOMBIA'S GRILL
1360 NE 163 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed deep reach in freezer in the storage room with door in disrepair with tape.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In the kitchen.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In the storage room.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in the kitchen a container with water and soap. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler in the storage room.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled in the kitchen reach in cooler.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. 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. Observed new employee named Christina hired 1 month ago and Dalila hired 1 week ago with no knowledge of their responsibilities.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At the front counter reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at the reach in cooler in the back storage area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of rice and cooking oil stored on the floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In the back storage room. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cooked beef soup in the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 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 stored over raw beef inside the reach in cooler under the flattop grill. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/8/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/26/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining on shelves in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans not inverted on the shelves of the kitchen. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a tray of yuca and corn stored on the floor under the shelves in the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on the oven door in the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils, spatulas and spoons stored in standing water at 85F in the kitchen counter. Operator removed and placed on clean tray. Corrected On-Site
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield in the kitchen.
- 08A-16-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed individually wrapped portions of raw fish and raw chicken stored in the same container in the reach in cooler, under the stove. Operator separated items. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white cheese (54F - Cold Holding)in the reach in cooler by the front counter. Operator placed in different cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Printed form for operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Printed form for operator. Employee signed during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/26/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Phone: (305) 816-6024
Website: https://www.colombiasgrill1.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
(994 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025