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LA COLINA

With 7 documented inspections, LA COLINA in SWEETWATER has achieved a 2.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

La Colina
Florida, 32141
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13460619

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int

  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked flour arepas dated more than 7 days inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator started to properly date mark. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelves across cook line. As per operator for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03E-03-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed Hot dogs (114F - Reheating) inside steam table. As per operator for less than 2 hrs. Operator placed product on stove for proper reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand sink next to white chest freezer. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser inside spray bottle on shelve under prep area. Operator properly labeled the bottle. Repeat Violation

7/15/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 13460219

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/14/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10940091

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside side sugar container on shelve over triple sink. Opera removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table across triple sink. Operator removed from the prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over assorted sauces inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator properly rearranged y cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed flour arepas dated 7/30 inside reach in cooler at front counter. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed boiled chicharrón (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator for more than a day. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled chicharrón (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator for more than a day. Observed cooked quail eggs (51F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding); chicharron (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to chest freezer. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label on shelve under prep table at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

1/22/2025· 1y 1mo ago

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed assorted empanadas stored inside chest freezer not covered next to triple sink.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain toston (77F - Cold Holding) on shelves under prep table. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed juices inside hand sink at ketches. Employee removed the juices. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser inside spray bottle not identified on shelf under prep table.

7/29/2024· 1y 7mo ago

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed on shelves over preparation area.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen. Employee posted the sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 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 beef inside reach in cooler at storage area.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner stored on shelves over preparation area. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

4/23/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8613202

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on preparation table. Employee removed the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside reach in cooler next to exit back door. Employee discarded the drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed nata (frozen) thawing at room temperature inside hand sink at front counter. As per employee for 10 minutes. Employee placed the nata inside reach in cooler at front counter for proper thawing. Also observed chicharron 37F thawing at room temperature on shelve under preparation table. As per manager for 15 minutes. Manager placed inside reach in cooler for proper thawing Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell quail eggs over sausage inside reach in cooler next to exit back door.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed nata thawing inside hand sink at front counter. Employee removed the item. Corrected On-Site

2/15/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8370893

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plantains stored on kitchen floor. Manager placed the plantains at 6 inches from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer at kitchen.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 pair of tongs stored in standing water 76F at steam table. Manager discarded the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white chest door gaskets soiled with black mold like substance at kitchen.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cheese tequenos (frozen) thawing at room temperature on shelve under prep table at kitchen, as per manager for half hour. Manager placed the food items inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 shell quail eggs stored over cooked chicken inside teach in cooler next to exit back door. Manager removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed grill cleaner inside spray bottle without label stored on shelve under preparation table at kitchen.

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