El Colombiano
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
95
Score
El Colombiano has been inspected 14 times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Weston restaurant scores 72. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License expired on December 1, 2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All 7 employees training expired on 7-10-2025 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Same **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
29-34-4
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several boxes and baskets of food inside walk in freezer
08B-38-4
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. Reach in cooler-dinning area: fruit salad, cold corn drink, rice pudding, fruit pudding. Employee removed from self service **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizer compartment mix with soap, employee emptied command prep new sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
16-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site.
50-09-4
64
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bags of beef stored in to go bags. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bags of beef stored in to go bags. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer with 50f as lowest temperature available. Unable to measure cold holding temperatures. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed no new probe thermometer. **Time Extended**
05-03-4
78
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bags of beef stored in to go bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish above cooked shrimp in the freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tequenos (115F - Hot Holding);aborrajados (129-136F - Hot Holding)at front display case. As per employee the the items were hot-holding for approximately an hour. Employee reheated items to 167f. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed establishment operating with a 2 compartment sink for ware washing. As per operator, the 3 compartment sink was broken and the 2 compartment sink is a temporary replacement. **Admin Complaint**
16-28-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at ware washing sink.
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer with 50f as lowest temperature available. Unable to measure cold holding temperatures.
05-03-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored in between 2 tables.
24-14-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed 22 quart containers wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw potatoes stored in the floor in the walking cooler. Potatoes were re arrange property for proper storage by employee.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
35
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Observed containers with soups stored in walk-in cooler at 44-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Soups were cooked and cooling from yesterday . Soups did not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority
03D-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Observed containers with soups stored in walk-in cooler at 44-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Soups were cooked and cooling from yesterday . Soups did not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority
01B-36-5
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed container with raw meats stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On- Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-04-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked pork hot held at 132 degrees Fahrenheit at cookline. Advice operator to reheat pork to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked tamales and soups stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, both items were cooked on 03/07/2023. Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at cookline. Priority: Intermediate
41-17-4
Intermediate - Observed: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Observed soups cooling in beep containers exceed 6 inches. Priority: Intermediate
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink in kitchen used as dump sink, evidence by waste food particles found inside. Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4
Basic - Observed: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -Observed soiled cardboard used to line walk in cooler shelves. Priority: Basic
14-45-4
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation black mold like substance buildup on AC vents throughout kitchen. Priority: Basic
36-34-5
Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
13-03-4
Basic - Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Priority: Basic
35B-01-4
Basic - Observed: Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with TCS foods stored in walk-in cooler. Priority: Basic
08B-12-5
29
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Colombiano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Colombiano on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Colombiano?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Colombiano.
How does El Colombiano compare to other restaurants in Weston?
El Colombiano most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Weston average of 72.
Has El Colombiano's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Colombiano have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Colombiano 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 El Colombiano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Colombiano is inspected around four times per year on average.
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