La Colina
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, La Colina has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Sweetwater restaurants (averaging 63), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked flour arepas dated more than 7 days inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator started to properly date mark. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelves across cook line. As per operator for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed Hot dogs (114F - Reheating) inside steam table. As per operator for less than 2 hrs. Operator placed product on stove for proper reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand sink next to white chest freezer. Operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser inside spray bottle on shelve under prep area. Operator properly labeled the bottle. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
52
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over assorted sauces inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator properly rearranged y cooking tempetures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed flour arepas dated 7/30 inside reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed boiled chicharrón (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator for more than a day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled chicharrón (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at storage area. As per operator for more than a day. Observed cooked quail eggs (51F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding); chicharron (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to chest freezer. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label on shelve under prep table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside side sugar container on shelve over triple sink. Opera removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table across triple sink. Operator removed from the prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain toston (77F - Cold Holding) on shelves under prep table. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed juices inside hand sink at ketches. Employee removed the juices. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser inside spray bottle not identified on shelf under prep table.
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed assorted empanadas stored inside chest freezer not covered next to triple sink.
08B-12-5
67
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shell quail eggs over sausage inside reach in cooler next to exit back door.
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed nata thawing inside hand sink at front counter. Employee removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on preparation table. Employee removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink inside reach in cooler next to exit back door. Employee discarded the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed nata (frozen) thawing at room temperature inside hand sink at front counter. As per employee for 10 minutes. Employee placed the nata inside reach in cooler at front counter for proper thawing. Also observed chicharron 37F thawing at room temperature on shelve under preparation table. As per manager for 15 minutes. Manager placed inside reach in cooler for proper thawing **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
67
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed shell quail eggs stored over cooked chicken inside teach in cooler next to exit back door. Manager removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed grill cleaner inside spray bottle without label stored on shelve under preparation table at kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plantains stored on kitchen floor. Manager placed the plantains at 6 inches from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer at kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 pair of tongs stored in standing water 76F at steam table. Manager discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white chest door gaskets soiled with black mold like substance at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cheese tequenos (frozen) thawing at room temperature on shelve under prep table at kitchen, as per manager for half hour. Manager placed the food items inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in rack next to flat grill. As per employee less than 2 hours,employee moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting boards stored on rack on floor. **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
50
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 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. Observed container with shredded chicken dated on 07/12 in cooler. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloths inside front hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled with common name. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cutting boards in rack stored on floor. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in cooler in kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in front counter and kitchen area. Employee stored in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Colina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Colina on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Colina?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Colina.
How does La Colina compare to other restaurants in Sweetwater?
La Colina most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Sweetwater average of 63.
Has La Colina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Colina have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Colina 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 La Colina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Colina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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