Colombia's Grill
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Colombia's Grill has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Colombia's Grill's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (80F - Hot Holding); tequenos (81F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes on hand sink located at the front counter. Operator removed it.
31A-11-4
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. Employees name Karen with 2 weeks of being hired.
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen pork thawing at room temperature, operator placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in standing water at 77°F. Operator placed on top of the stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
58
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled in the kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with accumulated dust in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed kitchen reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in room temperature, operator placed items in reach in cooler.
06-01-5
64
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in the kitchen a container with water and soap. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed deep reach in freezer in the storage room with door in disrepair with tape.
14-11-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In the kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In the storage room.
42-01-4
52
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Observed new employee named Christina hired 1 month ago and Dalila hired 1 week ago with no knowledge of their responsibilities.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled in the kitchen reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler in the storage room.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
67
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside the reach in cooler under the flattop grill. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cooked beef soup in the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At the front counter reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at the reach in cooler in the back storage area.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of rice and cooking oil stored on the floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In the back storage room. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
55
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed individually wrapped portions of raw fish and raw chicken stored in the same container in the reach in cooler, under the stove. Operator separated items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-16-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white cheese (54F - Cold Holding)in the reach in cooler by the front counter. Operator placed in different cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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. Printed form for operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Printed form for operator. Employee signed during the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining on shelves in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans not inverted on the shelves of the kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a tray of yuca and corn stored on the floor under the shelves in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on the oven door in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils, spatulas and spoons stored in standing water at 85F in the kitchen counter. Operator removed and placed on clean tray. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield in the kitchen.
38-01-4
45
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cooking oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the kitchen floor. Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee yogurt in the kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Kitchen floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Colombia's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Colombia's Grill on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Colombia's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Colombia's Grill.
How does Colombia's Grill compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Colombia's Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Colombia's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Colombia's Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Colombia's Grill 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's Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Colombia's Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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