The Colombian Point Restaurant

402 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2023

Score

High Risk

The Colombian Point Restaurant has been inspected three times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2023. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Colombian Point Restaurant dates to Oct 2, 2023.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to 10 violations.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Colombian Point Restaurant's 32 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut and washed lettuce in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee reported to work and handed single service gloves without first washing their hands. Employee discarded the gloves and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

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. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee re-washed the dishes and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of lime juice on a shelf in the dry storage area. Employee removed the cleaning fluid **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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. Emailed handouts to the operator. **Repeat Violation**

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. Emailed handouts to the operator.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53A-07-6

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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

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. Emailed handouts to the operator. **Repeat Violation**

11-07-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of sugar stored on the floor in the kitchen. Employee placed the containers on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Exhaust fan in the back of the kitchen has no screen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**

35B-07-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under all preparation tables in the kitchen soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-21: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Colombian Point Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Colombian Point Restaurant on file is from Oct 2, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Colombian Point Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

The Colombian Point Restaurant most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has The Colombian Point Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Colombian Point Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Colombian Point Restaurant 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.

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