EL COLOMBIANO - COLOMBIAN CUISINE
3457 N HIATUS RD, Sunrise, FL, 33351
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 26, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (10)
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed whole milk cold held in reach in cooler at 49F and Flan at 48F. Per operator, both items placed in cooler from yesterday. None of these items removed from unit since. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed whole milk cold held in reach in cooler at 49F and Flan at 48F. Per operator, both items placed in cooler from yesterday. None of these items removed from unit since.
High Priority
- 10-20-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on walls throughout kitchen. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on shelves and walls inside bathroom walk in cooler.
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on mixer head.
Intermediate
- 02C-02-5Corrected on site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked tamales stored in refrigerator. Per operator, item cooked on 01/24/2026. Operator correctly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 24-27-4Corrected on site
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean cups and equipment stored next to hand washing sink at front line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 53B-14-5
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees training certification expired on 11/01/2025
Intermediate
- 08B-38-4
Food stored on floor. -
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer and cooler floor.
Basic
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.