Delicias Colombianas Tampa
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2024
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Delicias Colombianas Tampa five times, with records going back to 2022. On Aug 15, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Delicias Colombianas Tampa on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. After touched cooked pork, employee placed on gloves without wash hands first. Discussed with operator, operator coached employee at time of inspection.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cut cooked pork and placed in take out food container with barehands. Discussed with operator, operator stopped employee and voluntarily discarded cooked pork. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked bean and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler disrepair and stored on cook line, no time/temperature control for safety food stored in the unit at time of inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A bag of rice and a bag of flour stored on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked bean, meat soup and other cooked food not covered and stored in large reach-in cooler.
08B-12-5
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Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked potato, cooked short ribs and beef soup in reach-in cooler at storage room. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. A carton of heavy cream and milk in reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A colander stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of old grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. A pot of beef soup in reach-in cooler at storage room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A bag of frozen chorizo thawing in 3-comp sink without running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
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Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich prep cooler on cook line: Cold holding: heavy cream 51 F, sliced tomato 50 F, raw steak 47 F, raw chicken 47 F. Operator moving items to other reach-in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A few pieces of beef empanada 129 F in hot display case at front service counter. Operator adjusted thermostat to higher heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Styrofoam cup stored in handwash sink at front service area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potato, cooked short rib and various items in reach-in cooler at storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken soup and beef soup in reach-in cooler at storage room. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 10 ppm. Operator remade to 50ppm. Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
45
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 2022-09-06: No proof. Operator stated that all employee training in process. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler stored with raw meat. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Shelves clean and brand new. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Delicias Colombianas Tampa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Delicias Colombianas Tampa on file is from Aug 15, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Delicias Colombianas Tampa?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Delicias Colombianas Tampa.
How does Delicias Colombianas Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Delicias Colombianas Tampa most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Delicias Colombianas Tampa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Delicias Colombianas Tampa have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Delicias Colombianas Tampa 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 Delicias Colombianas Tampa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Delicias Colombianas Tampa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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