La Pequena Colombia
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, La Pequena Colombia has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. La Pequena Colombia was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Sunrise restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored above RTE Aji Sauce. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in True refrigerator at rear of kitchen - Raw chicken stored above raw beef. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 sprayer bottles stored stored on top of dishwasher machine without label
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease, food debris, dirt, slime and dust on top of dishwasher machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at dry goods room - buckets of soy sauce stored directly on the floor.
08B-38-4
47
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At kitchen- Observed employee wearing gloves,drank water, then engaged on food preparations. Educate operator of proper hygiene while working on food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves, soiled board table, then proceeded to touch clean utensils for cooking, with out proper hand washing or change of gloves. Educate operator of proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk-in cooler- Observed various items not date marked. Per operator items were hold cold more than 24 hours. Operator marked date food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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. Observed self-served packaging oatmeal without proper labeled for customer sale.
02D-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At kitchen- Observed salt container, raw beans container, and oil containers not label. Operator label containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. At kitchen- Observed employee wearing gloves,drank water, then engaged on food preparations. Educate operator of proper hygiene while working on food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep area- Observed employee cellphone; and personal keys at prep table. Operator removed items, and place it in a shelf for employees items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
55
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 dead small insects in drystorage area, removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beef over corn in walk in freezer
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Washed hands upon request. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area, dispenser was refilled with soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap, labeled upon request **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storage room
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates in clean equipment rack
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over clean equipment. By back door
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar under prep area table, covered upon request **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over aji sauce in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In use wiping cloths in prep table, moved to sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt, marked upon request **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
33
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Pequena Colombia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Pequena Colombia on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Pequena Colombia?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Pequena Colombia.
How does La Pequena Colombia compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
La Pequena Colombia most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has La Pequena Colombia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Pequena Colombia have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Pequena Colombia 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 Pequena Colombia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Pequena Colombia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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