Colombia La Bella #2
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Colombia La Bella #2 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
By comparison, the average Lake Mary facility scores 79, putting Colombia La Bella #2 on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - ice scoop handle broken off. - rice scoop handle broken off. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
95
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over cooked soups **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. - employee cracked eggs, then handled clean plate then proceeded to handle ready to eat food. Manager educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - 1 employee over 60 days
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - hot water turned off at hand wash sink at cook line. Other hand wash sink is available for use
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - metal bowl used to dispense flour
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - onions, avocado, lemon at cookline cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - employee used wiping cloth on surface, then rinsed under faucet returned to cutting board
21-12-4
47
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over cut potatoes in walk in cooler - raw shell eggs over milk in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Raw chicken over ready to eat plantains **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER: - raw beef (44F - Cold Holding; - salsa criolla date marked 8/26 (45F - Cold Holding); - cooked beef empanadas filling held overnight (52F - Cold Holding); - chicken empanadas filling held overnight (53F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Operator states all items held overnight. Raw beef 33f-45f Raw beef 37f-48f Raw chicken 39f-45f Chorizo 48f Sopa de Arracacha 50f Salsa Criolla 53f Salsa Criolla 37f Salsa La Bella 45f-52f Raw pork 48f Fish 49f Guava 50f Chile sauce 51f Beef broth 50f Raw Chicken 51f **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employees are wearing soiled towels
12A-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed the sanitation towel in the sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at either hand sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in the hand sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizing step is not being followed ,
16-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towel stored on counter
21-12-4
55
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef in the walk in cooler
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No expiration dates
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for the ice machine is not dated with the service date, filter should be changed yearly
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Damaged fry basket
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Black refrigerator at the front
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make cooler on the line has water in the interior
22-16-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water fountain in the back drain is not hooked up . Draining on the floor
29-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Baseboard tiles have fallen off the wall at the blodgett oven
36-03-4
45
Apr 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC Catalina Zamudio **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: Operator took the exam and will need to take again . 30 day extension **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2023-04-24: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Sep 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies room Mens room
31B-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Colombia La Bella #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Colombia La Bella #2 on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Colombia La Bella #2?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Colombia La Bella #2.
How does Colombia La Bella #2 compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?
Colombia La Bella #2 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Mary average of 79.
Has Colombia La Bella #2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Colombia La Bella #2 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Colombia La Bella #2 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 Colombia La Bella #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Colombia La Bella #2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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