Quiubo Colombian Bistro

1710 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, St. Cloud, FL 34771
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Quiubo Colombian Bistro has 10 inspections in the public record. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical St. Cloud restaurant, which scores around 84. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked plantains in bowl lined with paper towel at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
14-86-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Barbicoa made yesterday per employee with no date mark - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks stored on dry storage shelf next to triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé bowls in container with sugar - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom door - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar no label at dry storage shelf in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
50
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked plantains in bowl lined with paper towel at cooks line
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at front counter blocked by container with solution to drop soiled glasses Hand washing sink at cooks line had a black container in the sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Barbicoa made yesterday per employee with no date mark
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom door
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé bowls in container with sugar
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At front counter
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks stored on dry storage shelf next to triple sink
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar no label at dry storage shelf in kitchen
02D-01-5
37
Mar 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by table. Pans in sink. Kitchen
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. Operator had pool ph test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At make table **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
52
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburgers over ready to eat frozen foods in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by table.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Back door area of facility with standing water possible condensation, possible rainwater!
28-02-4
Basic - Dumpster completely rusted out on bottom and in overall poor condition.. Advised to speak to landlord.
33-12-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Advised to speak to landlord or city to replace.
33-15-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Advised to move into dumpster enclosure.
33-23-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Quiubo Colombian Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Quiubo Colombian Bistro on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Quiubo Colombian Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Quiubo Colombian Bistro.

How does Quiubo Colombian Bistro compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?

Quiubo Colombian Bistro most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Cloud average of 84.

Has Quiubo Colombian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Quiubo Colombian Bistro have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Quiubo Colombian Bistro 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 Quiubo Colombian Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Quiubo Colombian Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.