Colombia La Bella Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Colombia La Bella Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Colombia La Bella Restaurant's latest score of 78 falls below the Longwood average of 87. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at cookline cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - periquito (48F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Person in charge states the cooks had items out during busy hours. Moved to walk in cooler for better cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - employee restroom
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at cookline cooler
14-11-5
78
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs hanging on metal pipe at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
90
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. - ROP raw meats, no HACCP PLAN **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in cooler door handles **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs hanging on metal pipe at cook line **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler fan cover soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
35B-03-4
74
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container with sugar at back storage area **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on make table on cooks line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door located at back of kitchen **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Strip of metal located entrance to walk in cooler **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In uses tongs stored on metal railing at cooks line **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves **Warning**
14-17-4
61
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Mop sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Microwave is placed on top
31A-09-4
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/ No certified food manager present 4 employees working
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided DBPR HR 5030-103 EMPLOYEE HEALTH Food Employee Reporting Agreement
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events
11-27-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Faucet at the hand sink for the line is very loose
29-07-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in the prep area are acoustical tiles, not smooth and easily cleanable
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Turbo air cooler gasket is ripped
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on the floor in the kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods filter's dirty
23-03-4
50
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spatula stored in the hand sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over the cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters dirty
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. On the back door
35B-13-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Colombia La Bella Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Colombia La Bella Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Colombia La Bella Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Colombia La Bella Restaurant.
How does Colombia La Bella Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Longwood?
Colombia La Bella Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.
Has Colombia La Bella Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Colombia La Bella Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Colombia La Bella Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Colombia La Bella Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Colombia La Bella Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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