COLOMBIAN COFFEE HOUSE

Name: COLOMBIAN COFFEE HOUSE
Address: 12 SE 5TH AVE, DELRAY BEACH, FL, 33483, US
Rating: 60.1

12 SE 5TH AVE, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483

License #6020766

🫔 Latin American ℹ️

60.1 Grade F / 100

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February 23, 2026 · 9 findings · 6 critical

Routine - Food

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COLOMBIAN COFFEE HOUSE in DELRAY BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 54 total violations — 16 critical, 16 major, 22 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees....sign no visible, blocked by syrups bolttles
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food...cut avocado with unwashed avocado with stickers. Employee removed
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food...employee changed gloved due to grabbed chlorine gallon and changed gloves without wash then cutting green onion. Employee washed hands.
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized...quaternary ammonium 00 ppm . Employee added chlorine with water at 50 ppm .
[01B-02-5] 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...single package butter 47F in flip top reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than four hours .
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...single package butter 47F in flip top reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than four hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded butter.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding chicken empanadas 82F in hot holding box at front line being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...windex spray bottle espresso spinner at front line by the toaster. Employee removed.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored silk milk gallon in handwashing sink at front line being. Employee removed.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food...whole avocado with stickers stored with prep avocado in reach cooler . Employee removed avocado to wash .
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...multiple wet towels stored on the counter at kitchen, at front line . Employee removed .
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....milk 55F stored in handwashing sink at front line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed milk to cooler.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....fabulous cleaner spray bottle, windex spray bottle stored with coffee shaker , waffles marker. Employee removed bottles.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands prep sink, three compartment sink due to handwashing sink used as a milk storage. Establishment has only one handwashing sink . Employee washed hands in handwashing sink after discussion.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored multiple milk gallon in handwashing sink . Employee removed milk.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment...Person In Charge not know what is calibration and how do calibration thermometer. Reviewed with PIC and employee.
[05-06-4] Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.calibrated thermometer 48.5F
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...wrong labeled in cleaner spray bottle . Employee properly labeled.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup without handle in open bag of sugar.
[24-28-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from peoples hands. Observed blender container under soap dispenser. Operator removed.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone above Flip top refrigerator . Operator removed.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil stored on floor by office.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handled touching flour in container by rear door .
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 71F. Operator removed.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed coconut pantry in grab and go not labled.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at front counter.
[24-17-4] Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dishwasher drying dishs after sanitizing with cloth.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed open bag of sugar at rear door.
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed in hallway to bathroom use by customer refrigerator and freezer not locked.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed scallions above milk in reaching cooler.
[01B-12-4] Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employees doing dishes at 3 compartment sink with gloves on. Grab bread and put in toaster.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork sausage not commercially packaged above cooked meat empanada not commercially packaged. Operator placed the raw pork sausage on lower shelf.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees doing dishes at 3 compartment sink with gloves on. Grab bread and put in toaster
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed at front counter display cheese Danish (77F - Cold Holding). 2) Observed at Flip top refrigerator butter (51F - Cold Holding). Due to over filled butter. Operator placed all butter below the fill line . Operator stated less then 4 hours and placed in refrigerator.
[11-05-4] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. The person in charge Kevin, did not have knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
[53B-15-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher was not informed that the dishes have to air dry after wash, rinse , and sanitize.
[53A-05-6] 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/
[11-26-1] 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. I printed and employees signed.