La Colombiana

2705 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr. B, Tampa, FL 33610

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. La Colombiana was last inspected on Mar 27, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 15 violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting La Colombiana on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 49 F in reach in cooler. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in handwash sink. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carlos Gomez **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**

50-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Pipe for waste water permanently connected. **Warning**

51-06-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

50-04-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler. **Warning**

12B-13-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on ice machine. **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauces on floor. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing. **Warning**

14-42-4

Aug 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Operator states hood filters will be arriving in 2 days.

14-72-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Colombiana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Colombiana on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does La Colombiana compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

La Colombiana most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has La Colombiana's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Colombiana have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Colombiana 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.

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