La Colada Gourmet
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at La Colada Gourmet, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so La Colada Gourmet trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without changing gloves. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Observed employee crack eggs and not washed hands nor changed gloves. **Time Extended**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Trash can Blocking handsink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted above preparation area at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
55
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per employee since previous day. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple tasks without changing gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over croquetas at cook line.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per employee since previous day. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Trash can Blocking handsink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink at kitchen, employee replenished it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted above preparation area at kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.
36-34-5
23
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands, instructed employee on proper procedure.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice beans (49F - Cold Holding); rice beans (56F - Cold Holding) held at reach in cooler by entrance of kitchen, as per chef since previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice beans (49F - Cold Holding); rice beans (56F - Cold Holding) held at reach in cooler by entrance of kitchen, as per chef since previous day.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves eggs any style not linked to consumer advisory on menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, ground beef, rice and beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler by entrance of kitchen.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food with no hairnet at kitchen.
13-03-4
43
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
May 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed provided the test kit. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Colada Gourmet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Colada Gourmet on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Colada Gourmet?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Colada Gourmet.
How does La Colada Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Colada Gourmet most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Colada Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Colada Gourmet have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Colada Gourmet 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 La Colada Gourmet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Colada Gourmet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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