La Embajada Colombiana Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
43
Score
La Embajada Colombiana Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting La Embajada Colombiana Restaurant on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution of 300 ppm, operator add water, rechecked chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in the same carton. Operator discarded it.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed papas rellenas (114F - Hot Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator, Operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing dishes on hand sink located at the front line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At the kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employees washing metal pots with no sanitation step, instructed operator regarding the ware washing procedure.
16-13-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed softito, cooked yuca uncovered in walk in cooler, operator properly covered it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
43
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed Cheese bread under TPHC with no time marked.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cheese bread under TPHC with no time marked. Observed soup (83/71F - Cooling); cooked onions sofrito (60/58F - Cooling);was cooked from the day before as per operator. Located in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed soup (83/71F - Cooling); cooked onions sofrito (60/58F - Cooling);was cooked from the day before as per operator. Located in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed soup (83/71F - Cooling); cooked onions sofrito (60/58F - Cooling) in covered deep container in walk in cooler.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
23-03-4
50
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
43
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed soup beef (80°F/76°F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. bserved soup beef (80°F/76°F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (104°F - Hot Holding); chorrizo (120°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils stored inside hand sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef soup on walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
45
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sancocho (88°F/86°F - Cooling);was cooked from the day before as per operator, located inside the walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee placed raw beef on the grill than touched clean utensils. Operator properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs and touched clean spoon without wash her hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed sancocho (88°F/86°F - Cooling);was cooked from the day before as per operator.
03D-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic rack with potatoes on the floor next to exit door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes at the three compartment sink without sanitation solutions. Instructed operator regarding dishwasher procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
43
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Embajada Colombiana Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Embajada Colombiana Restaurant on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Embajada Colombiana Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Embajada Colombiana Restaurant.
How does La Embajada Colombiana Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
La Embajada Colombiana Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has La Embajada Colombiana Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Embajada Colombiana Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Embajada Colombiana Restaurant 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 Embajada Colombiana Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Embajada Colombiana Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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