LAS COLUMNAS RESTAURANT

Name: LAS COLUMNAS RESTAURANT
Address: 1657 NW 79 AVE, DORAL, FL, 33126, US
Rating: 65.9

1657 NW 79 AVE, DORAL, FL 33126

License #2326918

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65.9 Grade F / 100

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LAS COLUMNAS RESTAURANT in DORAL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 65.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 40 total violations — 10 critical, 5 major, 25 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 25, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 2 major, and 9 minor.

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[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.
[14-17-4] Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple kitchen equipment doors handles soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors reach in cooler interior soiled.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[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.
[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.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, bowls, and plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
[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.
[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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink.
[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.

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[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.
[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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill with heavy soiled
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers stored in the storage area floor.
[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.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed sugar sugar container not covered.
[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.
[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.
[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
[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.
[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.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed kitchen area reach in cooler in the interior soiled.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed old equipment stored in the storage area .
[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.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pitcher of waters in the front counter counter not covered.
[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.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed under walk in cooler shelves with rust.
[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.
[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.

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