Que-Rico Colombian Flavors
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
78
Score
Que-Rico Colombian Flavors has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Compared to the broader North Port restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Silvia Rivas certified food manager training through ServSafe expired 1/29/2026.
53A-03-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator was unable to locate the license.
50-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - The rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
78
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in kitchen. Observed employee throwing away drink. Observed operator coaching employee. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint on. Observed employee putting on a hair net.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on make table in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen.
23-03-4
82
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Jul 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution / 3 compartment sink exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartment sink sanitizer at 300ppm. Employee added water dropping it down to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with Co2 secured tanks. Observed operator moving Co2 tanks and unblocking handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in back door bottom right hand side
35B-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef pies/patties not covered in freezer for protection. Observed operator having employees cover trays of beef pies/patties **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (57F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (57F); pork (57F - Cold Holding); lots of produce, cooler not cooling properly. Pulled products and relocated to other coolers (57F) at 2:10 pm. Re checked temperatures at 2:21pm ; pork (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding) and dropping **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Spoke with operator on the proper procedures and emailed information to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Spoke with operator on the proper procedures and emailed information to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
70
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at front counter. Observed employee replace paper towels.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic container used as scoop in spice mix. Observed operator replace container with handled scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Que-Rico Colombian Flavors last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Que-Rico Colombian Flavors on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Que-Rico Colombian Flavors compare to other restaurants in North Port?
Que-Rico Colombian Flavors most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Port average of 78.
Has Que-Rico Colombian Flavors' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Que-Rico Colombian Flavors have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Que-Rico Colombian Flavors means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Que-Rico Colombian Flavors inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Que-Rico Colombian Flavors is inspected around two times per year on average.
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