Cafe Colombia

235 Broad St, Cumberland, RI 02864

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: May 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Cafe Colombia has been inspected three times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated May 14, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the four found previously.

Insects, rodents & animals not present accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Cumberland restaurant, which scores around 88. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by kitchen equipment. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the display case refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the prep unit in the kitchen. The door on the display case was observed in poor repair. The handle on the hot hold case was observed in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.

3-304.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The garage door to the outside, located in the basement, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Feb 7, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used to store liquor for cakes was observed not food grade approved. Staff voluntarily disposed the container during inspection. Food grade equipment/containers reviewed.

3-304.11

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm) at the 3 bay sink and buckets. A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Sanitizer was emptied and refilled with proper concentration.

7-204.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Preparation unit and deli display unit were observed held between 44-46 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food item was moved to different unit of active cold hold during inspection. Ice bath was allowed for preparation unit. Service was called during inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Fried sausages, fried Potatoe balls were observed held between 122-125 degrees Fahrenheit at the hot hold unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were reheated at the time of the inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back door, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.

4-901.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the dry storage and back storage areas. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Colombia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Colombia on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Colombia?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Colombia.

How does Cafe Colombia compare to other restaurants in Cumberland?

Cafe Colombia most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cumberland average of 88.

Has Cafe Colombia's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cafe Colombia have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe Colombia means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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