Las Delicias Colombianas
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
74
Score
Las Delicias Colombianas has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “observed raw tilapia over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to the broader North Miami Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Observed raw tilapia over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler. Advised manger and she rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw red tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Advised manager and she removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice.
14-01-5
74
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed empanadas stored in thank you bags. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used to line pan of cooked plantains. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink being used as a dump sink. Advised Manager who coached employee and cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used to dispense sauce. Advised manager and he removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located in kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler/ freezer gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed foods in reach in freezer stored uncovered. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
37
Dec 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw pork in reach in freezer. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from ceiling. Manager called maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
64
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
74
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
86
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish being stored on top of bread in reach in cooler. Advised chef and he rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various foods being stored in non food grade bags. Located in reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes being stored in hand washing sink. Located in ware wash area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crate of unwashed vegetables being stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers and cup being stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pans being stored in hand washing sink. Located in ware wash area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Located in prep area. Chef moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout containers being stored on floor on side of reach in cooler. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of plantains being stored on floor in prep area. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 84°F and located on prep table. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
74
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork being stored on top of various ready to eat foods. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed various foods being stored in non food grade bags.
14-31-5
74
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of detergent being stored on top of container of beans. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of raw fish. Located in reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef being stored in non food grade bags. Located in reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse being stored on shelf next to seasonings in kitchen area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of plaintains being stored on floor in warewash area. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 98°F and located next to rice cooker.
10-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled with black debris.
36-27-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Delicias Colombianas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Delicias Colombianas on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Delicias Colombianas?
Across the inspection record, “observed raw tilapia over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Las Delicias Colombianas.
How does Las Delicias Colombianas compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Las Delicias Colombianas most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Las Delicias Colombianas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Las Delicias Colombianas 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 Las Delicias Colombianas 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 Las Delicias Colombianas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Delicias Colombianas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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