LAS COLUMNAS RESTAURANT

Name: LAS COLUMNAS RESTAURANT
Address: 1657 NW 79 AVE, DORAL, FL, 33126, US

1657 NW 79 AVE, DORAL, FL 33126

License #2326918

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

F 54/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

16 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple kitchen equipment doors handles soiled.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, bowls, and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish thawing in standing water in the handwashing sink located in the preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed fish and placed it in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw beef, raw chicken, and raw pork stored on the floor in walk in cooler located.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed that the handwashing sink located in the preparation kitchen did not have running water available at the time of inspection. The issue was corrected during the inspection, and running water was restored by the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors reach in cooler interior soiled.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature in the preparation kitchen.
[14-17-4] Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed that the pipe underneath the handwashing sink in the preparation kitchen is leaking water.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[08A-24-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw pork thawing together in the sink in the preparation kitchen. During the inspection employee removed items.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (78F - Hot Holding); chickpeas soup (87F - Hot Holding), in steam table. As per employee food was placed in steam table 2 hours before the inspection. During the inspection, the employee reheated the items to proper temperatures: shredded beef to 169°F and chickpea soup to 171°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located near the mop sink.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee hand sink. Observed that the handwashing sink located in the preparation kitchen did not have running hot water available. The issue was corrected during the inspection, and running water was restored by the employee. **Corrected On-Site**

Administrative complaint recommended
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food area. **Repeat Violation**
[14-74-7] 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 sandwich prep cooler ambient temperature 57 F. observed kitchen area reach in cooler ambient temperature 76 F. **Repeat Violation**
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee took salmon from the bag into a container. **Corrective Action Taken**
[14-10-4] Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed sandwich prep cooler ambient temperature 57 F, observed kitchen area reach in cooler ambient temperature 76 F.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water bottles, cooking oil stored on the storage floor, observed cases of chicken stored in the walk in cooler floor.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed kitchen area reach in cooler in the interior soiled.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers stored in the storage area floor.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed old equipment stored in the storage area .
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed sugar sugar container not covered.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed under walk in cooler shelves with rust.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wet towel on top of the prep sandwich cooler
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice not labeled.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pitcher of waters in the front counter counter not covered.
[12A-28-4] Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched dirty apron and then continued cooking. Coached employee to wash hands, employee washed hands.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over bread inside of the walk in cooler.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut pork (49 F - Cold Holding); Beef (50 F - Cold Holding); Cooked ground beef (52 F - Cold Holding); Congri (51 F - Cold Holding) inside of a kitchen reach in cooler according to operator stored since yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut pork (49 F - Cold Holding); Beef (50 F - Cold Holding); Cooked ground beef (52 F - Cold Holding); Congri (51 F - Cold Holding) inside of a kitchen reach in cooler according to operator stored since yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[11-27-4] 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. Provided copy to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a garbage can in front counter hand washing sink located sink, observed a plastic container container inside of the front counter hand washing sink located sink.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the front counter hand washing sink located sink.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator advisory. Person in charge printed sing and posted in the lobby. **Corrected On-Site**