Ajiaco's Colombian Food
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
61
Score
Ajiaco's Colombian Food has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Working containers of oil removed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Hallandale Beach restaurant, which scores around 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bags of raw chicken stored above bag of pork in chest freezer across from dry storage room. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs (55-60F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than an hour. Observed raw shell eggs stored on prep table at room temperature. Manager stored in Reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine chemical test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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.
53B-05-5
Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wall at entrance of kitchen behind prep table soiled with accumulated grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Containers of oils stored on floor in hallway. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
47
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee after cutting chicken washed hands and failed to use soap. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Bags of raw chicken stored over bags of raw beef in small chest freezer in hallway. 2) Bags of raw beef stored above boxes of pastries in Express Air reach in freezer. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemicals test kit.
16-37-1
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Cases of oil stored on floor in hallway. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to oven soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Box- ; Chicken Empanadas (116-118F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish stored in standing water on prep table. Cook stored under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor in kitchen. Manager hanged during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on stove handle in kitchen. Cook stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
95
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Wrap raw fish stored above open bag of vegetable in kenmore Freezer. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Box - ; Beef empanadas (108-112F - Hot Holding); Cheese Empanadas (114-116F - Hot Holding). Per manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee wipes hands on soil wiping cloth after hand washing. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee rewashed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf next to food item. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of chicken base stored on floor in storage area.Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ajiaco's Colombian Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ajiaco's Colombian Food on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ajiaco's Colombian Food?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of oil removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ajiaco's Colombian Food.
How does Ajiaco's Colombian Food compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
Ajiaco's Colombian Food most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has Ajiaco's Colombian Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ajiaco's Colombian Food have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ajiaco's Colombian Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ajiaco's Colombian Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ajiaco's Colombian Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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