Colombian Coffee House
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
22
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Colombian Coffee House, the earliest from 2024. Colombian Coffee House was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 17 violations.
Looking across the full record, “employee began working with food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Colombian Coffee House's 22 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 1. Cookline employee washed gloved hands in triple sink. Reviewed hand washing with operator employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. 1. Cookline employee preparing raw beef with gloved hands, placed items in deep freezer then returned to Cookline changed gloves and began a customers food order. Observed no soap at hand sink as evidence employee had not washed hands before putting on a new pair of gloves. Reviewed hand washing with operator employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Cookline employee preparing raw beef with gloved hands, placed items in deep freezer then returned to Cookline changed gloves and began a customers food order. Observed no soap at hand sink as evidence employee had not washed hands before putting on a new pair of gloves. Reviewed hand washing with operator employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. beef empanadas (112F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (115F - Hot Holding) observed under no heat, per operator items prepared 1 hour ago at 9am. Operator began reheating to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 1. Cookline employee washed gloved hands in triple sink. Reviewed hand washing with operator employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
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 operator with hand out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
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 operator with form, Cookline employee signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 1. In kitchen, operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 1. Storage room; case of single service lids stored on floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License dated 12-01-2025 displayed at the front. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee coffee cup with no lid on table next to salt and spray oil used for customers food orders. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. 1. Togo plastic containers stored up on shelf in kitchen. **Warning**
25-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in kitchen next to stove. **Warning**
42-01-4
22
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee at front counter using cellphone while making coffee. After using cellphone employee began handling limes. Hands not washed in between.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Chef cracked raw shell eggs with gloves and began using whisk with the same gloves. Hands not washed and gloves not changed. Operator educated employee on site. Instructed to wash hands and change gloves **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee at front counter rinsed Knife and cutting board in dump sink. Not properly washed rinsed or sanitized. Employee in back kitchen washed and rinsed dishes. No sanitizing procedure observed. Sanitizer not set up in triple sink. Educated on site. Set up sanitizer with chlorine. Dishes sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. eggs (71F - Cold Holding); out less than four hours. Placed back in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Meat in bowl in hand sink back kitchen Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Serving eggs undercooked
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray not labeled under hand sink in
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat in standing water in hand sink back kitchen Removed **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table Removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
33
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Jul 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Colombian Coffee House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Colombian Coffee House on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Colombian Coffee House?
Across the inspection record, “employee began working with food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Colombian Coffee House.
How does Colombian Coffee House compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Colombian Coffee House most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Colombian Coffee House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Colombian Coffee House have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Colombian Coffee House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Colombian Coffee House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Colombian Coffee House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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