How many health inspections has COLOMBIAN COFFEE HOUSE had?

COLOMBIAN COFFEE HOUSE has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has COLOMBIAN COFFEE HOUSE ever been shut down?

No, COLOMBIAN COFFEE HOUSE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at COLOMBIAN COFFEE HOUSE?

The most frequently cited violations at COLOMBIAN COFFEE HOUSE are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

COLOMBIAN COFFEE HOUSE

12 SE 5TH AVE, Delray Beach, FL 33483

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: GREATNESS INVESTMENTS LLC · License: SEA6020766

COLOMBIAN COFFEE HOUSE in Delray Beach, FL has 25 inspections on record with 129 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Apr 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Dec 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

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