LAS COLINAS RESTAURANT
2724 North Andrews Avenue
Florida, 33311
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Male Employee on cook line with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler walls, shelves with build up of black mold like substance.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at dish area draining slowly.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags (plastic grocery bags) used to store chicken in walk in freezer.
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Both ambient thermometers in walk in cooler display 68°F. Actual temperature is 41°F.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed torn foil on shelves in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 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 in walk in cooler, behind restaurant, cooked potatoes, yucca, chicken, and beef. Per operator all from 36+ hours ago, no date marks.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle being used to dispense plantains. Operator replaced with scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in front cooler, plantains, tostones, yucca, etc, all uncovered. Operator covered with foil. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on walk-in cooler shelf above ready to eat soups. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed torn foil on shelves in kitchen.
- 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/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front counter handwash sink.
- 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 in reach in cooler, yucca, plantains, cheese, pork, potatoes, all prepped more than 24 hours, per operator, no date marks. Operator corrected with dates. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles in dish area unlabeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on large 3 door cooler at cook line.
- 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed clean utensils stored in a bucket, under a hard washing since on cook line. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by front line with a mixing bowl blocking. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on cookline equipment door handles and gaskets. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on cookline equipment door handles and gaskets. Warning **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline prep area. Warning **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: 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. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/15/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container of cut plantains. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on cookline equipment door handles and gaskets. Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves lined with visibly soiled cardboard. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline prep area. Warning
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee put lid and straw. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cases of fresh oranges at front counter for squeezed orange juice - per operator not washed prior to juicing. Reviewed proper procedure. Operator washed and placed in clean container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline - Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee drank from open container, then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 small flying insects on cases of raw unpeeled plantains and open bag of unpeeled carrots - on outside storage shelf next to walk in cooler. Operator began exterminating flying insects during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Front counter freezer - raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cookline - flip top - cut tomatoes - ambient cooling for approximately an hour at 9am (47F - Cooling) at 10:30am 48F. Operator added ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - cooked onions (105F - Hot Holding). Per operator, prepared appropriately an hour ago. Operator placed back on grill to reheat. 20 minutes later 195F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator adjusted solution. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 15 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).