Los Sabores De Colombia
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Los Sabores De Colombia has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Los Sabores De Colombia trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cook tamales not dated in the glass reach in cooler close to the employee bathroom.manager added date **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice machine in front of hand washing sink back area
31A-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink in washing area observed a bucket to catch dripping water
29-11-4
74
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ice stored in non food grade bags in chest freezer on service line.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with glass cleaner. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food being prepared in an unenclosed room. Establishment is preparing flan in an oven in a unenclosed room attached to the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
74
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. A container of raw shell eggs (59F ambient - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at cook line. Operator moved to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
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. Raw beef patties stored over empanadas in reach-in freezer. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water switch loosened and unable to turn on water in hand wash sink at front service counter. Operator fixed switch and able to turned on hot water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple ladles and spatulas stored in standing water temped 73 F on cook line. Operator discarded water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
52
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks stored over cooked chicken and cooked beef in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwash sink at kitchen. Discussed handwash sink for handwash only with operator.
31A-11-4
78
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jan 4, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 11 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled raw beef, replaced gloves to prepped/cooked food for customers without washing hands first. **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Raw steak stored over a opened bag of potato fries. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked yellow rice dated 12/03/22. Operator stated that it's an old date marked and could be determined it was cooked on 12/14/2022. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich prep reach-in cooler on kitchen: Cold holding: heavy cream 50 F, diced tomato 51 F, cooked sausage 50 F, raw beef 50 F. Operator stated that all food items was stored in the large reach-in cooler and freezers over night and placed in this reach-in cooler at 9am. A small container of raw shell eggs (64F ambient - Cold Holding) stored on cook line. Operator moved items to large working reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided big 6 educational packet to operator by email. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Fabian Nieto. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. The new owner removed all handwash sinks except the unisex guest restroom in the entire establishment. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. According to the former owner's plan, File#338321, approved on 10/01/2021, the new owner did a major remodeling in the establishment: restroom at kitchen completely removed, the wall between kitchen and utility area removed, all handwash sinks removed in the establishment except unisex restroom, three compartment sink and mop sink relocated to the removed restroom area, new entrance built between kitchen and storage area, storage area used as food prep area, new wall built between storage area and grocery area, grocery area removed and used as dining area, tables and seats added, women guest restroom relocated door and used as unisex guest restroom and men's room used as employee restroom. New three compartment sink and mop sink added to the storage/new food prep area, no handwash sink provided at this new food prep area, new front service counter added at dining room next to kitchen, serving hot holding food and coffee but no handwash sink in place.? New enclosed room built outside the kitchen by back door, new shed added outside by back door, no food or single food service articles observed, utilities storage only. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 food employees hired more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator by email. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water shut off at three compartment sink. Hot water temped 100+ in mop sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Corn on the cob thawing in standing water. Raw ground beef thawing in room temperature. All items moved into reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
12
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Sabores De Colombia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Sabores De Colombia on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Sabores De Colombia?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Sabores De Colombia.
How does Los Sabores De Colombia compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Los Sabores De Colombia most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Los Sabores De Colombia's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Sabores De Colombia have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Sabores De Colombia 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 Los Sabores De Colombia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Sabores De Colombia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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