Restaurant Colobian Food Ruta 75
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
27
Score
Inspectors have visited Restaurant Colobian Food Ruta 75 13 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting Restaurant Colobian Food Ruta 75 on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
13
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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 employees going from dirty to clean dishes with washing her hands prior.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employees washing, rinsing but not sanitizing the dishes. Coached operator the specific order to wash dishes and importance of sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over soup in the reach in cooler at prep area.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bottle stored over the ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several trays stored in the hand wash sink by the dishwashing area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. QAC test strips not available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of oven at cook line with rust.
22-31-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located at food storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water at 80F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of glass door cooler located at prep area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottles of reach in freezer soiled, unit located at food storage area.
22-16-4
27
Jul 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: At time of callback inspection observed Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler by steam table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: At time of callback inspection observed Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler by steam table in kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
86
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 small flying insects flying under three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over lemons inside reach in cooler by three compartment sink. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mushrooms sauce (46 F - Cold Holding). As per Operator mushrooms were inside reach in cooler all night. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mushrooms sauce (46 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by steam table in kitchen. As per Operator mushrooms were inside reach in cooler all night. Also, observed butter (44 F - Cold Holding) beef (44 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler by steam table in kitchen. As per Operator both products have less than 3 hours inside reach in cooler. Operator placed both products inside another reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in ward washing area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed FMC does not know how to calibrate probe thermometer. FMC was trained by Inspector how to calibrate probe thermometer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-14-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside white rice container at steam table. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under steam table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler by steam table in kitchen. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator provided hairnets to employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar containers and plastic bottles stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed everything from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and microwave in kitchen. Operator removed knives and sent them to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F by cook line. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
27
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At woman's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed under counter reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, unit located at cook line. Observed at prep cooler at cook line lid in disrepair, inner lid metallic cover detaching on one of the sides. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature stored in a container on a storage rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: During the callback inspection observed raw ground beef thawing at room temperature on a storage rack by the three compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed at front counter a three compartment ink where a hand sink is supposed to be installed, during the inspection observed an employee wash dishwasher at this sink. Reviewed plans and plans shows at hand sink at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: at front counter a three compartment sink where a hand sink is supposed to be installed. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At woman's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed under counter reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, unit located at cook line. Observed at prep cooler at cook line lid in disrepair, inner lid metallic cover detaching on one of the sides. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature stored in a container on a storage rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: During the callback inspection observed raw ground beef thawing at room temperature on a storage rack by the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
06-01-5
74
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects flying around the bathroom area, bathrooms are not located in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on top of an under counter cooler located next to the fryers at cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on prep cooler located at cook line next to the grill cheese (56F - Cold Holding); raw steak (53F - Cold Holding); raw steak (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding), as per employee held in unit for about 5 hours. Instructed Employee to discarded food, employee started to discard food. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep cooler located at cook line next to the grill cheese (56F - Cold Holding); raw steak (53F - Cold Holding); raw steak (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding), as per employee held in unit for about 5 hours. Instructed Employee to discarded food. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board attached to prep cooler at cook line surface with mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed at front counter a three compartment ink where a hand sink is supposed to be installed, during the inspection observed an employee wash dishwasher at this sink. Reviewed plans and plans shows at hand sink at this location. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At woman's bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handle soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers not inverted on storage shelves above the three compartment at kitchen. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board attached to prep cooler at cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed under counter reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, unit located at cook line. Observed at prep cooler at cook line lid in disrepair, inner lid metallic cover detaching on one of the sides. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice knife stored on soiled surface between uses, stored next to a microwave on a small shelf located above chest freezer at cook line. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils in standing water at 82F, on prep table located at cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the microwave soiled. Observed interior of both oven located at cook line with heavy old grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers exterior soiled, coolers along the wall at preparation area. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Observed under counter reach in cooler interior soiled with old food debris, unit located at cook line next to the fryers. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler located by the mop sink interior soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of reach in cooler located at cook line next to the grill. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature stored in a container on a storage rack. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Warning**
21-02-4
22
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Diego Leon certification expired on 2022. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Bottom of prep table pitting surface rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to scoop coop rice at steam table in the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler at cook line next to the fryer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
70
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw eggs than continued to engage in food preparation without washing hands prior. Instructed employee to wash hands and explained the reason. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed raw pork loin in vacuum sealed thawing in the mop sink at preparation area. Employee removed food item immediately mop sink. **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 4 cases of raw shells eggs stored at room temperature at preparation area, as per manager eggs were received less than 1 hour ago. Instructed employee to refrigerate the eggs. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the glass door standing cooler at preparation area observed (49 F - Cold Holding); cheese (49 F - Cold Holding), as per manager out of temperature for less than 4 hours, instructed employee to add ice on the food items to rapidly cool. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At preparation area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Bottom of prep table pitting surface rust. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Diego Leon certification expired on 2022. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer minimum cold holding temperature. Reviewed food code minimum temperature requirements with manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a prep table stored in front of the hand wash sink at cook line, employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food debris in the hand wash sink at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. At front counter observed case of oranges stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine at front counter. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both oven at cook line interior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler at cook line next to the fryer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooker soiled with old food debris buildup, cooler located at preparation area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In prep reach in cooler at cook line observed butter, cheese, cooked mushrooms not covered or protected. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in standing water in the mop sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to scoop coop rice at steam table in the cook line. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
18
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked beans inside reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside kitchen handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and beans inside reach in cooler no date marking, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table in front of kitchen handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted underneath steam table.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair inside reach in cooler at cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oranges stored on floor at front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at kitchen prep area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at front counter reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen and restroom handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service stored on floor at front counter hallway.
25-05-4
29
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed staffs throughout the kitchen use gloved and it changed them while doing multiple task. Informed staff on proper procedure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed staffs throughout the kitchen use gloved and not changed them while doing multiple task. Instructed staff to change gloves and wash hands before doing starting a new task. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink near the 3 compartment sink blocked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed hand sink near the 3 compartment sink blocked. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above preparation area and 3 compartment sink in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the preparation area near the exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink soiled located next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler located next to the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at hand sink located near the 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed slow draining at hand sink located near the 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with accumulation of grease throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
21-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and salt not labeled, located in shelf right next to exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Observed containers of sugar and salt not labeled, located in shelf right next to exit door. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
35
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (59F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding) Cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding);cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near the cook line at kitchen. As per chef, placed there since 11:00AM. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (59F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding) Cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding);cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near the cook line at kitchen. As per chef, placed there since 11:00AM. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed staffs throughout the kitchen use gloved and it changed them while doing multiple task. Informed staff on proper procedure. **Warning**
12A-09-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink near the 3 compartment sink blocked. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles above preparation area and 3 compartment sink in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the preparation area near the exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located next to 3 compartment sink not properly working. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at preparation area located by the exit door. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink soiled located next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in cooler located next to the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at hand sink located near the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with beans not covered stored in shelf next to exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls with accumulation of grease throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. **Warning**
21-30-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and salt not labeled, located in shelf right next to exit door. **Warning**
02D-01-5
16
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed containers with raw chicken stored over containers with raw meat, inside reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef replaced water for utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs at room temperature, out for 1 hour, chef stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler to cool dawn. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food containers used to store dry lentils, rice and beans and scoops used to dispense dry lentils soiled.
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler and freezers Interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked potatoes, raw be and comical inside reach in cooler no covered. Chef covered food containers inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen prep area.
36-27-5
35
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal food containers not inverted. Employee inverted food containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: During call back inspection observed Observed metal food containers not inverted. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: During call back inspection observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: During call back inspection Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at kitchen by service window holes in the wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: During call back inspection observed Hole in or other damage to wall at kitchen by service window holes in the wall. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: During call back inspection observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler at kitchen. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Restaurant Colobian Food Ruta 75 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Restaurant Colobian Food Ruta 75 on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Restaurant Colobian Food Ruta 75?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Restaurant Colobian Food Ruta 75.
How does Restaurant Colobian Food Ruta 75 compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Restaurant Colobian Food Ruta 75 most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Restaurant Colobian Food Ruta 75's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Restaurant Colobian Food Ruta 75 have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Restaurant Colobian Food Ruta 75 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 Restaurant Colobian Food Ruta 75 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurant Colobian Food Ruta 75 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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