Colombian Coffee House
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
33
Score
Colombian Coffee House appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Delray Beach facility scores 71, putting Colombian Coffee House on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
6
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...quaternary ammonium 00 ppm . Employee added chlorine with water at 50 ppm . **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food...employee changed gloved due to grabbed chlorine gallon and changed gloves without wash then cutting green onion. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...windex spray bottle espresso spinner at front line by the toaster. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding chicken empanadas 82F in hot holding box at front line being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...single package butter 47F in flip top reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than four hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded butter.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...single package butter 47F in flip top reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than four hours .
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored silk milk gallon in handwashing sink at front line being. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees....sign no visible, blocked by syrups bolttles
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food...cut avocado with unwashed avocado with stickers. Employee removed **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
33
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....milk 55F stored in handwashing sink at front line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed milk to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....fabulous cleaner spray bottle, windex spray bottle stored with coffee shaker , waffles marker. Employee removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...wrong labeled in cleaner spray bottle . Employee properly labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands prep sink, three compartment sink due to handwashing sink used as a milk storage. Establishment has only one handwashing sink . Employee washed hands in handwashing sink after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored multiple milk gallon in handwashing sink . Employee removed milk. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment...Person In Charge not know what is calibration and how do calibration thermometer. Reviewed with PIC and employee.
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.calibrated thermometer 48.5F
05-06-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...multiple wet towels stored on the counter at kitchen, at front line . Employee removed . **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food...whole avocado with stickers stored with prep avocado in reach cooler . Employee removed avocado to wash . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
33
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator blocked with containers of food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab n go no date marks. Observed flan and coconut flan.
02D-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
82
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 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 Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse..... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding beef empanadas 79F , cheese empanadas 78F, chicken empanadas 80F in display case , employee not aware how long food being held .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...milk 66F, half and half 69F on the rare counter at front line . Employee stated that food being held less than an hour . Employee removed food to reach in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding beef empanadas 79F , cheese empanadas 78F, chicken empanadas 80F in display case , employee not aware how long food being held . Stop sale issue . Advise employee to discarded food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection...cooling pork 54F, beef 78F portion in plastic bags tightly closed in reach cooler . Take another temperature about 40 minutes, it was pork 50F, beef 73F . Employee removed food to reach in freezer . **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored several kind of milk in handwashing sink at front , establishment have only one handwashing sink . Employee removed those milk . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
16-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...scooping ice with drink cup .
14-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin.
10-08-5
45
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef empanadas (100F - Hot Holding), being held at fryer. Operator reheated empanadas to 201°F. Guava cheese danish (98°F - Hot holding) held for less than two hours at front counter. Reviewed TPHC, operated will time for four hours.
03B-01-6
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 - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter. Operation removed.
10-08-5
74
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 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. Raw chicken over raw beef not in commercial packaging in reach in freezer. Proper storage chart in place on freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in #1- cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) held overnight, not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in #1- cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) held overnight, not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kits for chlorine or quat sanitizers available. Provided chlorine test strips and educated operator on proper testing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure for Chicken and steak empanadas.
03F-10-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on front counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed Clean utensils underneath hand soap. Operator moved clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in coolers in customer bathroom hallway unlocked at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-63-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in igloo cooler. Ice bucket on floor in outside covered room. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.
10-08-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on clean plate for customer.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed vinegar and plastic bottled water stored on floor. Educated operator that food items must be stored 6 inches from floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
37
Dec 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observe at 2 door refrigerator beef,butter,cooked pork, shredded cheese , egg whites.overnight (48-53F - Cold Holding) see stop sale 2) observe at Flip top refrigerator ; sliced tomato,shredded cheese,milk (50-52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food there 2 hours and moved to other refrigerator. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-03: 1)Observe at flip top refrigerator Tomato diced ,butter,milk ,cream 56°-63°F over night 2) observe at two door refrigerator Beef,pork,butter 46°-51 overnight See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at 2 door refrigerator beef,butter,cooked pork, shredded cheese , egg whites.overnight (48-53F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-03: 1)Observe at flip top refrigerator Tomato diced ,butter,milk ,cream 56°-63°F over night 2) observe at two door refrigerator Beef,pork,butter 46°-51 overnight See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-03: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observe refrigerator and freezer by bathroom that have locks but unlock at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-03: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Colombian Coffee House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Colombian Coffee House on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Colombian Coffee House?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Colombian Coffee House.
How does Colombian Coffee House compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Colombian Coffee House most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Colombian Coffee House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Colombian Coffee House have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent 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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